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Tascam DR-07 User's Manual

1. Use the KE item to change the pitch in semitones without changing the tempo Use the KE item to adjust the pitch up or down by 1 6 semitones 656 the factory setting is 0 If you change the key to any value besides 0 the key change function turns ON and the EEN icon appears on the Home Screen as light letters on a dark background Use the FIHE TUHE item to adjust the pitch up or down in cents 100 cents 1 semitone Even if you use the FIHE TUNE item to adjust the key as long as the RE item setting is amp the EEN con will not appear as light letters on a dark background on the Home Screen TASCAM DR 07 73 In ordinary playback mode once playback starts it will stop when the end of the last track in the current playback area is reached or you press the STOP HOME key By following the instructions in this chapter however you can also make the DR 07 loop a section of a track that you choose repeat the entire sequence of tracks in the current playback area play a single track repeatedly or play a single track once and stop Loop playback With this function you can continuously repeat loop the playback of a selection that you make 1 Press the I O LOOP key during playback to set the point when you want to start loop playback The current position is set as the IN point 2 Press the I O LOOP key at the point when you want loop playback to stop The current position is set as the OU
2. INFORMATION im SYSTEMC S 054 He FUERE SPD Ae co AUTO OFF 158sec E BACKLIGHT 15sec System Ver 1 00 0001 CUE REV SPD Shows the speed of forward and backward searching AUTO OFF Shows the automatic power OFF setting BACKLIGHT Shows the automatic backlight OFF setting System Ver Shows the system firmware version TASCAM DR 07 81 Menu Item INFORMATION BROWSE PLAYLIST PLAY MODE 82 TASCAM DR 07 Page FILE 1 3 CARD 2 3 SYSTEM 3 3 Setting Operation Item SS File information display NA SD card information display System information display File operation in SD card Edit the playlist Set the repeat area Set repeat mode Setting Operation Item INPUT Set the input source MIC LINE Set the GAIN of the MIC input Set the stereo mono of the MIC input Set the On Off of the phantom power to the MIC MIC Input Hz Menu Item Page INPUT SETTING Descriptions LOW CUT Set the Low Cut Filter OFF 40 Hz 80 Hz 120 LEVELOTRE a iota of the MIC input level Set the On Off of the recording delay TASCAM DR 07 83 REC SETTING DIVIDE Setting Operation Item Set the fast forward rewind speed x2 x4 x8 x10 Set the auto shut down time when operated by batteries Off 3 min 5 min 10 min 30 min BACKLIGHT Set the auto backlight turn off time Off 5 sec 10 sec 15 sec 30 sec Set the LCD contrast Menu Item Page Descriptions QUICK FORMA
3. Edit the playlist erase and move tracks in it Set single or repeat mode MIC IN settings the Menu Screen and select Make settings related to recording the desired setting screen file type sampling frequency maximum file size Turn pre recording and recording delay functions ON and OFF Divide files Make various system settings Initialize and format the SD card Set the date and time of the built in clock Set playback control function settings Press and hold the PB CONT key TASCAM DR 07 35 Operation basics Use the MENU STOP HOME P II 44 and PPI keys and the wheel to conduct most operations on the various setting screens The keys have the following functions Loop ma gt gt cont MENU STOP HOME RECORD OFM MENU key Press this key to open the Menu Screen except when the Menu Screen is already open or the Record screen is open 36 TASCAM DR 07 When the Menu Screen is open press this key to return to the Home Screen When the Record Screen is open press this key to open the menu of the Input Setting screen You can also make settings for items other than HF UT on the Input Setting screen Wheel Use the wheel to change the value of the selected item P gt Il key Press this key to make an item selection and to answer YES to a confirmation message This functions like the ENTER key on a computer Ked key When a setting screen is open m
4. Options 1 20 factory setting 10 Select the type of batteries UseBATTER Y TYPE to select the type of batteries This setting is used to distinguish the remaining minimum power required for the normal operation or to display the batteries remaining power Options ALE AL alkaline battery factory setting Hi MH nickel metal hydride Restoring the factory settings Use the IHITIALIZE item to restore the various settings of this unit to their factory settings 1 Select IHITIALIZE and press the P E key to highlight Exec 2 Press the gt II key again to open a confirmation pop up window 3 Press the gt II key to initialize the unit Press STOP HOME to cancel initialization Formatting the SD card Using RUIEK FORMAT or FULL FORMAT erases all music files on the card and automatically creates new MUSIC and UTILITY folders as well as the dr 1 sys file that is necessary to use the SD card with the DR 07 E ul unit is shipped new from the factory its SD card also has a MANUAL folder that contains a PDF copy of this Owner s Manual file These are erased and not restored when the card is formatted TASCAM DR 07 77 Using QUICK FORMAT Use the UICE FORMAT item to quickly format the SD card 1 Select the 2U1CE FORMAT item and press the gt II key to highlight E x eg 2 Press gt II to open a pop up confirmation window 3 Press the I key to execu
5. 12BHz as the cut off frequency for a low cut filter Try using one of the low cut filter settings when recording outdoors or another place where the unwanted sound of wind is being recorded LEVEL CTRL Use this to set the level control function Set it to ALTE to have the DR 07 automatically adjust the input gain according to the input level Loud sounds and quiet sounds are both adjusted to the same level Set it to L HT to have the DR 07 automatically limit the input gain so that input level of loud sounds are reduced to prevent distortion The factory default setting is OF F TASCAM DR 07 51 When recording live performances and in other situations where unexpected loud sounds might occur set this function to iT to prevent input clipping and allow recording without distortion Display of input functions on the Record Screen Icons appear on the Record Screen to show the status of the TYPE FOWER LOW CUT and LEVEL CTEL settings FUR f LEF f LAT 00001 1fs e ca O12 30200 Fi IE B2cE o DRAAG a wa We 16bit TE alar 52 TASCAM DR 07 ST When TY FE is set to STEREO the icon appears as light letters on a dark background PWR When F GWE is OH the IM icon appears as light letters on a dark background LCF When Lil CUT issetto4BHz 86Hz or 12BHz the icon appears as light letters on a dark background LMT When LEVEL CTRL issetto RUTA or LMT the icon appears as light letters on a da
6. as shown in the preceding image there is additional information for the current screen below what is shown on the display When the A icon appears there is additional information for the current screen above what is shown on the display You can also use the PI key instead of the gt I key in these steps When the A icon appears to the right of a setting value you can change that value by turning the wheel to the right When the Y icon appears to the right of a setting value you can change that value by turning the wheel to the left Connecting mics and other audio devices This unit has a built in stereo microphone that you can use to practice or record your singing for example but you can also use an external mic or other device as an input You can connect external sound sources to the line input jack or the micro phone input jacks The following sections explain how to use the jacks to connect external devices See Selecting the input source on page 49 for more about making settings related to connections and input level setting Connecting to the MIC IN jack You can connect a one point stereo electret con denser microphone for example to the MIC IN jack stereo mini jack on the rear panel Use the Input Setting Screen to adjust the level control the low cut filter and other settings See Selecting the input source on page 49 MI IN TASCAM DR 07 39 Connec
7. Introduction Main functions 2 a ee About this manual Supplied accessories nonoo a Trademarks gii aa a a a About SDicardsis s s e con ea Ba eS Precautions for use 2 ee Cleaning the unit 2 Preparation Inserting the SD card Removing the SD card Inserting a new card Other cases that require formatting Write protectedcards Powering the unit o Installing the batteries Using an AC adapter purchased separately Turning the power onandoff Setting thedateandtime Windscreen 3 Part Names and Functions Topipanel wia ce ha Hea aa ek ew a A Right side panel 2 2 eee ee 6 TASCAM DR 07 Leftsidepanel 2 2 o eee ee ee 26 Rear Panels pood orani bara ee 27 Bottom panel o ooa eee ee ee 27 4 Screen Overview 29 Home Sereen e a da ai ic ca ea 29 RecordScreen 2 omaa eaa 32 Setting Screens o ooo oo 34 Setting screen structure 34 Operation basics o o sa o 36 Operation example 37 5 Making Connections 39 Connecting mics and other audio devices 39 Connecting to the MICINjack 39 Connecting to the LINEINjack 40 Connecting monitors o 40 Connecting with a computer 41 Di
8. Panel because this is the end that faces away from the operator of the unit when placed on a table with the built in mic this end facing the sound source e Connecting a mic to the MIC IN connector disables the built in mics MADE IN CHINA A Battery compartment cover TASCAM DR 07 27 TEAC CORPORATION sv THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES 003 CET APPAREIL NUM RIQUE DE LA LA NORME NMB 003 DU CANADA SERIAL NO L l MADE IN CHINA When the battery compartment cover removed 28 TASCAM DR 07 Tripod screw socket 1 4 inch This unit can be attached to a tripod or a mic stand e Always tighten all the screws on the tripod or the mic stand to avoid the risk of the unit falling and being damaged e When using this unit while attached to a tripod or a mic stand place the tripod or mic stand on a flat surface Battery compartment This holds two AA batteries The display of the unit shows various screens e When the unit is ordinarily playing or stopped the Home Screen appears on the display e The Record Screen appears when the unit is recording or in recording standby e Setting screens appear when making various settings The following sections provide an overview of the appearance and operation of the Home Screen and the record screen as well as an overview of the screens for various settings Home Screen T
9. REC SETTING screen TASCAM DR 07 57 FEC SETTING cu FORMAT WAY 16bit SAMPLE 44 1k SIZE 26 PRE REC OFF RSME OFF i 3h22m3 2 Use the DELAY item to turn recording delay ON or OFF Options ON OFF default setting File divide function You can divide one file into two at the time of your choice For example you can divide a large file or multiple songs into several consecutive files or use this function to erase unnecessary recordings 1 Press the MENU key to open the menu list screen Select 1 11 E and press the H key to open the DIVIDE screen 58 TASCAM DR 07 DIVIDE cu 00400005 i H OROOOOO1 waw EXE 2 Use the wheel to locate the point where you want to divide the file e You can press the PLAY key and select the point where you want to divide the file during playback e You can also press the REW key to move the location towards the beginning of the recording or the FWD key to move the loca tion towards the end of the recording You cannot divide a track at its beginning or end Press the RECORD key to open a confir mation screen and press the Ill key to confirm DIVIDE cuna FILE DIVIDE gt Are YOu Sure 7 FLAY AS STOP fila The file is divided and the Home Screen reopens e When a file is divided the two files that are created are given the same file name with the suffixes _a and _b at the ends of their names I
10. See Connecting with a computer on page 35 2 Click the DR 07 drive on your computer to see its contents including the UTILITY MUSIC and MANUAL folders 3 Drag and drop audio files from your computer to the Music Folder to copy them to the SD Card in the DR 07 4 After you finish copying files and ending the connection with the DR 07 on the computer disconnect the USB cable or remove the SD card if it is connected directly to the computer See the computer manual for how to close the connection on the computer The DR 07 automatically restarts after it has been disconnected TASCAM DR 07 43 Instead of using USB to connect the DR 07 and a computer you can also conduct the same operations by removing the SD card from the DR 07 and connecting it directly to a computer that has a built in SD card slot or by using a card reader You can use more than one SD card with the DR 07 Make certain that you format additional cards by inserting them in the DR 07 and following the instructions about formatting see Formatting the SD card on page 75 before you copy files from your computer Since all storage media including SD cards can fail it is a good idea to make back up copies of your recordings on your computer hard drive CD Rs or other media 44 TASCAM DR 07 Managing the Music Folder from a computer You can manage the contents of the Music Folder on an SD Card in the DR 07 from a computer You
11. Shows the input source Elapsed recording time The elapsed recording time of the track appears as hours minutes seconds During recording standby the maximum remaining recording time appears Remaining recording time The remaining recording time appears in hours minutes seconds dB display Shows the value of the maximum level in dB during each time interval Record mode Shows the recording file type and sampling frequency TASCAM DR 07 33 Setting Screens Use this unit s various setting screens to make various settings conduct operations and show information Although the various setting screens are also used to execute functions and display information for example in addition to making settings we call them setting screens in this manual Setting screen structure Most of the setting screens are accessed by first pressing the MENU button to open the Menu Screen but some screens can also be accessed directly using dedicated keys The following table provides an overview of the setting screens 34 TASCAM DR 07 cen INFORMATION BROWSE PLAYLIST PLAY MODE INPUT SETTING REC SETTING DIVIDE SETUP DATE TIME PLAYBACK CONTROL Overview Access method View file information system setting information and system information View music files and sub folders in the Music Folder play and erase files add files to the playlist create and select folders
12. discs semiconductor chips hard drives memory cards and the like An independent license for such use is required For details please visit http mp3licensing com 12 TASCAM DR 07 About SD cards Since this unit uses an SD card for recording and playback you must insert an SD card into the unit before use You can use 64 MB 2 GB SD cards and 4 GB 32 GB SDHC cards with this unit Please see the TASCAM web site www tascam com for information about cards that have been tested with the DR 07 When new this unit comes with an SD card inserted This card can be used for recording and playback as is There is no need to reinsert or format it Precautions for use SD cards are delicate media In order to avoid damaging a card or the card slot please take the following precautions when handling them Do not leave them in extremely hot or cold places Do not leave them in extremely humid places e Do not let them get wet e Do not put things on top of them or twist them Do not hit them Cleaning the unit To clean the unit wipe gently with a soft dry cloth Do not use any benzene paint thinner ethyl alcohol or other chemical agents to clean the unit as they could damage the surface TASCAM DR 07 13 Inserting the SD card An SD card is used as recording media for recording and playback e Cards that comply with SD and SDHC stan dards can be used e A list of SD cards that have b
13. display bar at the position equivalent to the playback location If an OUT point is set the f icon appears under the display bar at the position equivalent to the playback location Playback file number total number of files The total number of files in the selected playback area and the number of the current file are shown TASCAM DR 07 31 43 Playback position display bar This bar shows the current playback position The bar darkens from the left as playback proceeds 32 TASCAM DR 07 Record Screen This screen opens when you press the RECORD key to start recording standby mode and stays open when you press the RECORD key again to start recording aaa je Ga ma 001001005 a Mn O 5 This status of the power and the effect use appears the same as on the Home Screen This screen also shows the following MIC input setting status Shows the status of settings related to the built in microphone and MIC IN jack on the rear panel stereo recording plug in power low cut filter and level control Pre recording setting status FRE appears when pre recording is set Recorder operation Recording Il Recording paused HM Recording stopped 4 Record level meter The input signal level of the selected input appears as separate L and R channels File name Shows the file name that is automatically assigned to the file being recorded 6 Input selection
14. on the back of the unit to open it and insert the two AA batteries supplied observing the battery polarity and marked in the battery compartment The included alkaline batteries are for confirm ing operation of the unit and might not last very long TASCAM DR 07 17 Using an AC adapter purchased separately To use the PS P520 AC adapter sold separately connect the adapter to the unit and the adapter to the power cord before plugging it into an outlet TASCAM PS P520 sold separately When both batteries are installed and the AC adapter is connected power will be supplied from the AC adapter 18 TASCAM DR 07 Use only the PS P520 AC adapter Using an AC adapter other than the specified can cause a malfunction fire or electric shock Turning the power on and off To turn the power ON press and hold the POWER key on the left side panel until TAS CAH amp appears on the display The Home Screen appears when the unit starts up TASCAM DR 07 Start up screen CEE T CRET o 001001005 a O e e 000000 J 0 NO MUSIC FILE FOLDER o00 000 Home Screen To turn off To turn the power OFF press and hold the POWER key until PORTABLE DIGITAL RECORDER appears on the display PORTABLE DIGITAL RECORDER The power turns off after the unit completes its shut down process Do not remove the batteries or disconnect
15. playlist and press the gt II key A pop up window appears fmm E MUSIC A PLAY OR 0001 A a E d OR000001 CANCEL 3 Select Aff LIST and press the P H key The track is added to the playlist and the popup window closes 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 as necessary to add more tracks to the playlist The tracks are numbered in the order that they are added For an explanation of how to use the Browse 64 TASCAM DR 07 Screen and how to select tracks see Screen navigation on page 67 Editing the playlist You can view and edit the playlist you have made on the Playlist Screen You can also use this screen to play tracks and to edit the playlist 1 Press the MENU key to open the Menu Screen Select FL 5T and press the gt Il key to open the Playlist Screen PLAYLIST l BA ORO waw EZ 0R000002 wav 63 OROO000S waw WAM EE BS OROOO005 waw 2 Select the file that you want to edit and press the gt II key to open a pop up window PLAYLIST _ m e1 0000001 82 0P000002 63 0R000003 El 05 DRONODOS way Use the wheel to select the item you want and press the I key Their functions are as shown below PLAY Play the file and return to the Home Screen ALL CLR A confirmation message appears to confirm that you want to remove all the files from the playlist Press the gt gt II key to remove all the files or the STOP HOM
16. sunshine fire or the like e Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss Warnings and Cautions about Batteries This product uses batteries Misuse of batteries could cause a leak rupture or other trouble Always abide by the following precautions when using batteries e Never recharge non rechargeable batteries The batteries could rupture or leak causing fire or injury e When installing batteries pay attention to the polarity indica tions plus minus orientation and install them correctly in the battery compartment as indicated Putting them in backward could make the batteries rupture or leak causing fire injury or stains around them e When throwing used batteries away follow the disposal instructions indicated on the batteries and the local disposal laws e Do not use batteries other than those specified Do not mix and use new and old batteries or different types of batteries together The batteries could rupture or leak causing fire injury or stains around them e Do not carry or store batteries together with small metal objects The batteries could short causing leak rupture or other trouble e Do not heat or disassemble batteries Do not put them in fire or water Batteries could rupture or leak causing fire injury or stains around them e If the battery fluid leaks wipe away any fluid on the battery case before inserting new batteries If the battery fluid gets i
17. the power cable accidently while the unit is operating If you do so the unit cannot shut down properly and all unsaved data will be lost Lost data cannot be restored We recommend that you also save the data manually often Setting the date and time Follow these procedures to set the date and time of the built in clock When you create an audio file date and time information is included in the file data 1 Press the MENU key to open the Menu Screen 2 Use the wheel to select ATE TIME and press the I key to open the TASCAM DR 07 19 Date Time Screen REE 01 61 BE 1 66 I Be FLO HJ The clock stops while this screen is displayed 3 Use the H4 and PPI keys to move the cursor the part highlighted in inverse and use the wheel to set the values 4 After making the setting press the gt l key to restart the clock from the newly set value The display returns to the Menu Screen 20 TASCAM DR 07 DATETIME qu The contents of date and time settings last only several minutes if the power is not supplied by batteries or an AC adapter We recommend that you replace the batteries before they deplete completely when you power the unit only by the batteries We also recommend that you install batter ies even you are using an AC adapter The setting can be retained by this even the AC adapter is disconnected If the setting is reset make the setting again Windscreen By cov
18. 2 Change speed without changing pitch 72 Changing the pitch without changing the speed 73 12 Loop Repeat and Single Playback 74 Loop playback o o o oo oo 74 Repeat and single track playback modes 75 13 System Settings and Formatting 76 Making System Settings 4 76 Restoring the factory settings 77 Formatting the SD card 77 Using QUICK FORMAT 04 78 Using FULL FORMAT 78 14 Viewing File Information 79 File information page o 79 TASCAM DR 07 7 Card information page 80 System information page 81 15 LCD Menu List 82 16 Messages 4 85 17 Specifications 91 DIMENSIONS 0 3 cs gid ek i a ew 94 8 TASCAM DR 07 Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM DR 07 Portable 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 Please make copies of this manual and keep them in safe places for future reference Main functions Portable recorder e Use SD cards as the recording media e Record with the built in microphone or by connecting a microphone or the line output of a CD player instrument or other audio device e Choose MP3 32 kbps 320 kbps 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz or WAV 16 bi
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20. AYLIST but no files have been added to the Playlist Add a file to the Playlist See Adding tracks to the playlist on page 63 PLAYLIST You cannot add more than 99 tracks to the Playlist Erase an unneeded file from FULL the Playlist and then add the new file See Editing the playlist on page 64 MBR Error There is a problem with the Master Boot Record The card is not formatted Init CARD properly or the formatting is broken When Are uou Sure appears press the gt gt I I key to format the entire card in FAT format Execution of FAT formatting erases all data currently on the card 86 TASCAM DR 07 Message Format Error Format CARD File Hot invalid Card Change Card Meaning and response The FAT formatting of the card is abnormal or broken This message also appears if you FAT formatted the card using a computer connected by USB or by card reader This message also appears when a new card is inserted in the unit Always use the DR 07 to conduct FAT formatting of cards to be used with it When Are sou Sure appears press P H to FAT format the entire card AUS Execution of FAT formatting erases all data currently on the card The system file is missing This unit requires a system file for operation When Are sou Sure appears press P H to automatically create a system file The system file is invalid The system file required to operate this unit has become abnormal or broken Wh
21. E key to cancel this operation For this operation it does not matter which track you select in step 2 All the files are removed from the playlist but they are not erased from the SD card DELETE Remove the selected track from the playlist The file is removed from the playlist but it is not erased from the SD 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 In step 2 use the wheel to move the track to a different position in the playlist TASCAM DR 07 65 PLAYLIST l BI OROO0O01 way 2 OR000002 way EE WAM Bd DROOOOOS waw ES DROOOOOS way In the above example the 4th track has been moved to the 3rd track position 3 Press the gt II key to complete the move and return to the ordinary Playlist Screen 66 TASCAM DR 07 On the Browse Screen you can view the contents of the Music Folder which contains the audio files on the SD card that you can use with the DR 07 On this screen you can also play and erase selected audio files create folders add tracks to the playlist and so on See Playlist on page 63 To open the Browse Screen press the MENU key to open the Menu Screen Select BE GiHSE and press the H key BROWSE a E MUSIC SORT 0000 CIOR 000 A OROOGOO0 waw A OROOGOO1 waw The contents of the folder that contains the file
22. H x 1 1 D inches 130 g without batteries Pentium 300 MHz or faster 128 MB or more memory USB port USB 2 0 recommended Power PC iMac G3 G4 266 MHz or faster 64 MB or more memory USB port USB 2 0 recommended Intel chipset Windows 2000 SP4 or later Windows XP and Windows Vista Mac OS X 10 2 or later AC adapter PS P520 TASCAM DR 07 93 Dimensions O LINE OUT DR 07 PORTABLE DIGITAL RECORDER vo PB Loop HA PP cont MENU STOP HOME RECORD e Specifications and external appearance may be changed without notification to improve the product Illustrations and other depictions in the owner s manual may differ in part from the actual product as a result of product improvements 94 TASCAM DR 07 TASCAM TEAC PROFESSIONAL DR 07 TEAC CORPORATION Phone 81 42 356 9143 1 47 Ochiai Tama shi Tokyo 206 8530 Japan www tascam jp TEAC AMERICA INC Phone 1 323 726 0303 7733 Telegraph Road Montebello California 90640 U S A www tascam com TEAC CANADA LTD Phone 1905 890 8008 Facsimile 1905 890 9888 5939 Wallace Street Mississauga Ontario L4Z 1Z8 Canada www tascam com TEAC MEXICO S A de C V Phone 52 55 5010 6000 Rio Churubusco 364 Colonia Del Carmen Delegaci n Coyoac n CP 04100 M xico DF M xico www teacmexico net TEAC UK LIMITED Phone 44 8451 302511 Suites 1
23. O ii fe 33 A gt Ade dd OROOOOO0 way Foy vt AMADO bos TASCAM DR 07 47 In addition to using the built in microphone you can record using an external microphone or record the output signal from a mixer or other audio source You can select among MP3 44 1 48 kHz 32 320 kbps and WAV 44 1 48 kHz 16 24 bit audio recording formats Selecting the file type and sampling frequency Select the audio file type that you want to record before you start recording 1 Press the MENU key to open the Menu Screen 2 Select theREC SETTING item to open the Recording Settings Screen 48 TASCAM DR 07 am REM HAY 1 bit SAMPLE 44 1k SIZE 2G PRE REC OFF DELAY OFF Shien w Use the Fi E MAT item to select the file type from the following options WAV at 16 bit factory setting or 24 bit or MP3 at 32 kbps 64 kbps 96 kbps 128 kbps 192 kbps 256 kbps or 320 kbps 4 Use the A HPLE item to select a sampling frequency of 44 1 kHz factory setting or 48 kHz For other special recording functions see Special functions during recording on page 55 e WAV files do not use data compression and are truer to the character of the sound but they use much memory Since MP3 files use data compression they do not use nearly as much memory For example ordinary audio CD tracks are 16 bit 44 1 kHz WAV files A 3 5 minute CD track uses about 35 MB of space when copied to a h
24. SCAM DR 07 Selecting a file to set the playback area When the playback area is set toF OLDE select a file on the Browse Screen the folder that contains the selected file becomes the playback area 1 Press the MENU key to pi the Menu Screen and select the amp E item Press the gt II key to open ite Browse Screen CC EROUSE l E MUS IC aR CIOR ooo A DROOODOO wav A DROOODO1 wav 9 Playback Area and Playlist 2 Select the file you want For an explanation of how to use the Browse Screen see Screen navigation on page 67 3 Press the gt II key to open the following pop up window una E MUS IE HDRT 000 0 ES The display returns to the Home Screen and the selected track starts playing In addition the folder that contains this track becomes the playback area regardless of the playback area folder set previously Playlist You can make a list of tracks for playback playlist On the Play Mode Screen if you select PLAYLIST for thet Fl item you can set playback to just the tracks in your playlist Adding tracks to the playlist 1 Press the MENU key to open the Menu Screen Select the ER Gi 3 E item and press the gt II key to open the Browse Screen BROWSE al E MUSIC SORT _oood CIOR 000 ORDO waw d OROODODI waw TASCAM DR 07 63 9 Playback Area and Playlist 2 Select a track that you want to add to the
25. T Execute the quick format FULL FORMAT Execute the full format Po Set the date and time BATTERY TYPE Set the battery type INITIALIZE Execute the initialization DATE TIME 84 TASCAM DR 07 The following is a list of the popup messages Refer to this list if one of these popup messages that might appear on the DR 07 under certain appears and you want to check the meaning or conditions determine a proper response Message Meaning and response File Hame The length of the file name is longer than 200 characters when the Divide is ERR used Dur File The same file name already exists when a new file is created when the Divide is Hame used F il e not The audio file cannot be found or is corrupted Check the file using a Found computer Horn The audio file is not a supported format Check the file format using a i aoe a E N Supported computer Batters The batteries are almost out of power Replace the batteries or use an AC Emr to adapter sold separately I 0 Too When using the I O LOOP key the IN and OUT points are too close together Short to start loop playback Set the interval to at least one second Reset the IN and OUT points and try again TASCAM DR 07 85 Message Meaning and response File Hot The file in the Playlist cannot be found Please confirm that the file is still in the Found Music Folder PLAYLIST Ho PLAYLIST No files are in the Playlist This appears when the FLAY MODE is set to PL
26. T point and loop 74 TASCAM DR 07 playback begins between the IN and OUT points The current positions of the IN and OUT points are shown by the ail and I icons that appear below the playback position display bar in the lower part of the Home Screen During loop playback the 14o indicator also appears To stop loop playback press the I O LOOP key The loop playback area setting is also cleared at the same time Accurate assignment of IN and OUT points is not always possible for variable bit rate VBR MP3 files Repeat and single track playback modes You can set the DR 07 to repeatedly play the current track or all tracks in the playback area as well as play just a single track once 1 Press the MENU key to open the Menu Screen Select FLAY MODE and press the gt II key The Play Mode screen appears PLAY MODE qua CRA FOLGER REPEAT OFF 2 Select the REPEAT item to set the playback mode to one of the following options e OFF All tracks in the playback area are played in sequence one time This setting is the ordinary playback mode e SINGLE The selected track is played once without repeating The FMPLE icon appears on the Home Screen e 1 REPEAT The current track is played repeatedly The Ga icon appears on the Home Screen e ALL REPEAT All tracks in the selected playback area are played back repeatedly The all icon appears on the Home Screen NOTE If you st
27. TASCAM TEAC PROFESSIONAL DR 07 Portable Digital Recorder TASCAM PORTABLE DIGITAL RECORDER i 1 0 4 gt gt LOOP PB CONT Y MENU STOP HOME RECORD 8 D01055620A 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 T 10 11 12 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the
28. a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures a Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna b Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver c Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected d Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment 4 TASCAM DR 07 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products packaging and or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste For proper treatment recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries please take them to applicable collection points in acc
29. ack e Only files in the playback area that is currently set can be selected for playback See Setting the playback area on page 54 TASCAM DR 07 45 e The track name file number and other file Using the wheel to change the information for the currently playing track appear on the display playback position e The con appears on the display when playback is stopped at the beginning of a You can use the wheel to adjust the playback track and the M icon appears when playback Position within a track When you turn the wheel is stopped in the middle of a track paused the position in the playback position display bar changes so you can visually confirm that the playback position has been moved Search forward and backward Moreover the faster the wheel is turned the more the position is changed Press and hold the keq key to search backwards or the PPI key to search forwards CEEE CRET b DO 02m JEPE Use the CUE REU SPEED tem on the L el 02 08 Setup Screen to change the search speed F DOE See Making system settings on page 74 dd DECOD OD way FOLDER od soni No sound is output while you turn the wheel 46 TASCAM DR 07 Adjusting the volume Use the OUTPUT LEVEL keys to adjust the volume of the monitoring signal output from the Q LINE OUT jack The volume level appears on the display while being adjusted C2FEED EE 00n0Sn 045 L A A TA
30. ard drive The same track converted to a 128 kbps MP3 file uses only about 3 2 MB e Ifyou are making a recording that you intend to use in the production of a CD it is a good idea to record WAV files If you have enough space 24 bit recording gives you extra head room allowing you to capture a greater dynamic range When recording rehearsals lectures and songwriting ideas for example and higher quality audio is not as important as smaller file size MP3 may be a better choice There are many excellent books and resources on the Internet about digital recording if you want to learn more about these formats Selecting the input source Follow these procedures to select the input source 1 Press the MENU key and select HF UT SETTING item then press the gt II key to open the Input Setting Screen am INPUT mic A HIC 2 Use the HF UT item to select one of the following input sources TASCAM DR 07 49 MIC Sets the input source as the built in microphone when no microphone cable is connected to the MIC IN jack stereo mini jack When a microphone cable is connected to the MIC IN jack the input microphone signal becomes the input source If you select 11 you should also set the input functions See Setting the MIC input func tions below LINE Sets the source as the line level signal input to the right side panel LINE IN jack stereo mini jack Use TION I to monitor w
31. art loop playback theREFEAT item automatically switches to FF if it is in a different mode TASCAM DR 07 75 From the Setup Screen you can change various settings to optimize the device for your use envi ronment and other requirements You can also initialize and format the SD card To open the Setup Screen press the MENU key Select SE TUF from the Menu Screen and press the H key The following settings can be made for the items on the Setup Screen a CUE REY SPEED AUTO OFF OFF BACKLIGHT Ssec CONTRAST 18 BATTERY TYPE Ni MHw 76 TASCAM DR 07 Making System Settings Setting the search speed Use the CUE REW SPEED item to set the speed of forward and backward searching when pressing and holding the PPI and Hd keys Options 2 4 E factory setting 148 Turning the unit power OFF automatically Use the HUT OFF item to set the time before the unit power automatically turns OFF after the last activity or use when powered by the internal batteries Options FF factory setting the unit does not automatically turn OFF 2 min S min 18 min 38 min Backlight Auto OFF setting Use BACKLIGHT to set the time until the backlight automatically turns OFF after the last operation when powered by the internal batteries Options FF backlight always on 3 sec factory setting if 280 15 sec 38 sec Adjust the display contrast Use OH TEAST to adjust the display contrast
32. as the MANUAL folder which contains a PDF copy of this Owner s Manual TASCAM DR 07 41 DR 07 D Fie Edit View Favorites Tools Help Os B P search E Folders Ey Address ar D File and Folder Tasks Sl 2 MUSIC al Make a new folder Publish this Folder to the a Web UTILITY Sy da System file E Share this Folder 3K8 Other Places Y My Computer My Documents O Shared Documents 8 My Network Places 42 TASCAM DR 07 Disconnecting from a computer To end the USB connection first follow the procedures for your computer to disconnect the DR 07 and then remove the USB cable The DR 07 automatically restarts See the computer manual for how to close the connection on the computer You can transfer audio files from a computer by USB to this unit for playback This unit can handle MP3 32 320 kbps 44 1 48 kHz and WAV 44 1 48 kHz 16 24 bit audio file types Preparing audio files on a computer Use the abilities of your computer OS or a software application to copy tracks from a CD or other source to your computer When copying files to you computer choose file types that the DR 07 can handle the types of MP3s and WAV files listed above You can also prepare your own tracks using digital audio software or use tracks you previ ously recorded with the DR 07 or another device Copying audio files from a computer 1 Connect the DR 07 to a computer
33. ast forwarding Fast rewinding yay Fy Skipping to the beginning of the next track Hd Skipping to the beginning of the current or previous track Level meter This shows the level of the selected input signal during recording and recording pause and the level of the playback signal in other cases If the input level exceeds the maximum allowable level a dot is lit at the right end of the level meter File information The tag information or file name of the currently playing track is shown If an MP3 file has ID3 tag information the ID3 tag information is given priority The file name is shown for WAV files and for MP3 files that do not have ID3 tag information 1D3 tag information includes the title artist name and other information that can be saved in an MP3 file Selected playback area Shows the currently selected playback area ALL All files in the Music Folder FOLDER All files in the selected sub folder of the Music Folder PLL EST Files added to the playlist Elapsed time Shows the elapsed time hours minutes seconds of the currently playing track Remaining time Shows the remaining playback time of the current track hours minutes seconds dB display Shows the value of the maximum level in dB during each time interval Status of loop IN and OUT points This shows the status of the IN and OUT point settings for loop playback If an IN point is set the iJ icon appears under the
34. button controls on the DR 07 Tracks and files are the same Tracks are files and files are tracks 10 TASCAM DR 07 In this manual we usually use the word track when we are describing the playback of a song for example just as we would if talking about songs on a CD or a portable music player However when we talk about their data properties such as sampling frequencies and ID3 tags we often refer to the same tracks as files because they can be manipulated in ways similar to files on a computer We give hints and tips on using the DR 07 when you see this icon ANOJ A note provides additional explanations for special situations INTO A caution shows that you may lose data recordings if you do not follow the instructions Supplied accessories SD card in the unit 2 eee 1 USB cable comision rs 1 e AA battery 2 eee ee ee eee 2 a WIMASCTEGN socker ica wi ee Aei 1 e Owner s Manual or Quick Start Guide 1 a Warranty card 2 0 ee eee eee 1 Please contact the store where you purchased this unit if any of these accessories are missing or have been damaged during transportation Trademarks DD DP SD Logo is a trademark SDHC Logo is a trademark Microsoft Windows Windows XP and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trade marks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh Mac OS and Mac OS X a
35. can create up two levels of sub folders inside the Music Folder The DR 07 does not recognize folders and audio files at or below the third sub level Since you can set the DR 07 to only play the contents of a specific folder you can organize tracks into genres artists or other categories as you like See Folder operations on page 62 e If you name the sub folders and music tracks these names will appear on the screen of this unit When the Home Screen is displayed use the B I 4 and PPI keys to operate the DR 07 as you would with an ordinary CD player or other audio device Use the wheel to change the playback position e When the Home Screen is not displayed these keys and the wheel have different functions e SD Cards formatted by a TASCAM DR 1 or GT R1 can also be used Starting and stopping playback Play a track When playback is stopped press the P H key to start playback Stop playback During playback press the STOP HOME or gt Il key to stop or pause it at the current position Selecting tracks Use the keq and PPI keys to select tracks both during playing and when playback is stopped During playback or when a track is stopped in the middle press the Mt key to return to the beginning of the current track When stopped at the beginning of a track press the Hd key to skip to the beginning of the previous track or press the PPI key to skip to the beginning of the next tr
36. cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 2 TASCAM DR 07 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped e Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes e Do not place any objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus e Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit e The apparatus draws nominal non operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY ON switch not in the ON position e The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at any time e The main plug is used as the disconnect device the discon nect device shall remain readily operable e An apparatus with Class construction shall be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection e Batteries battery pack or batteries installed should not be exposed to excessive heat such as
37. ck If you press the STOP HOME key after pausing a recorded audio file up to the moment that you paused recording is created Special functions during recording Track incrementing Incrementing the track number manually During recording you can create a new file that has a number at the end of its file name that is one higher incremented and continue recording 1 Press the PPI key during recording to create a new file with the number at the end of the file name incremented increased and continue recording in this file from its beginning 00 00 00 You can increment even when paused TASCAM DR 07 55 e You cannot increment if the total number of files would exceed 999 e You cannot increment when the current file is only two seconds or shorter e When incrementing if a file already exists with the incremented file name the number will be increased again to create a new unique file name Automatic track incrementing according to file size When a file reaches a designated size during recording you can set the unit to automatically create a new file with an incremented file name and continue recording 1 Press the MENU key to open the menu list screen Select REC SETTING and press the PPI key to open the Rec Setting screen 56 TASCAM DR 07 REC SETTING gt aH FORMAT WAY 16bit SAMPLE 44 1k SIZE E PRE REC OFF DELAY OFF 3h22m 2 Use the SIZE item to select the file s
38. creen 68 TASCAM DR 07 Select the desired audio file on the Browse Screen and press the gt gt II key to open the pop up window that is shown below cun E MUS IC OR _000 0 d ORO00001 CANCEL Use the wheel to select the item you want from the following list and press gt gt II to execute it PLAY Plays the file The display returns to the Home Screen If the playback area is set to FOLGER the playback area becomes the folder that contains the playing file INFO Displays the information of the selected file ADD LIST Adds the selected file to the playlist See Playlist on page 63 DELETE A message appears to confirm that you want to delete the file Press the gt gt 1I key to erase the file and the STOP HOME key to cancel the deletion operation CANCEL No operation is conducted and the selected file is left as is Folder operations Select the desired folder on the Browse Screen and press the I key to open the pop up window that is shown below When the BROWSE screen is open and an audio file is selected pressing the Mid key causes the folder that contains the file to be selected go up a level BROWSE tal E WUS IC ORF _oo00 ODR _oo01 A OROOOOOO ORO waw Use the wheel to select the item you want from the following list and press gt gt II to execute it SELECT Returns to the Home Screen and selects the first file in the fo
39. ea setting appears in the lower left of the Home Screen CEEE CHET m 004001005 pe OT ia 00 15 37 4E 1 ORO CIOICIO was ALL Ood oe ALL Set the playback area as all files in the Music Folder on the SD card FOLDER Set the playback area as all the files in the currently selected folder PLAYLIST Set the playback area as the tracks in the playlist See Playlist on page 63 If there is no playlist defined a Ho PLAYLIST pop up appears Selecting a folder for the playback area Regardless of the current playback area if you select a folder on the Browse Screen the playback area changes to the selected folder 1 Press the MENU key to open the Menu Screen and select the BE GiSE item Press the gt II key to open the Browse Screen BROWSE aul E MUSIC Col COR _ooot AOROOOOOO way AOROOOOOL way TASCAM DR 07 61 9 Playback Area and Playlist 2 Select the desired folder For an explanation of how to use the Browse Screen see Screen navigation on page 67 3 Press the gt II key to open the following pop up window aie eee E MUSIC SOR _ oood 1087_0001 OROOGOOO 4 orR000001 WAM 4 Select the SELECT item and press I The display returns to the Home Screen and the first file in the folder is selected This folder becomes the playback area regardless of the previous playback area setting 62 TA
40. een tested with this unit can be found on the TASCAM web site www tascam com The SD card slot and the USB connector are under the cover on the left side of the unit The SD card is to be inserted in here If you try to force the SD card in the wrong way the slot and the card could be damaged so please use caution 14 TASCAM DR 07 An SD card is pre installed when the unit is new There is no need to reset this SD card before using it to record or play files 1 Press the cover down in the direction of the arrow to open it N Insert the SD card in the SD card slot and push it until it clicks fully into place w Close the cover after inserting the card Removing the SD card 1 Make sure the unit power is off 2 Press the inserted SD card in gently and it will disengage from the unit so that you can pull it out completely Do not remove the SD card during recording or playback or when the unit is connected to the computer by USB Be sure to turn off the unit s power before removing the card Inserting a new card The following pop up screen appears if you insert a new card in the unit Format Error Format Card Are you sure 7 Press the gt gt II key to format the card so that it can be used with this unit When formatting finishes the Home Screen appears Other cases that require formatting e The above FORMAT ERROR screen also appears if you install an SD card tha
41. en Are sou Sure appears press the II key to automatically create a valid system file This appears when there is some type of error with the card TASCAM DR 07 87 Message Meaning and response Protected This appears when the card in the unit during startup is a protected card without Card the necessary Music Folder and other folders and files irite Writing to the card timed out ea EN E ire Backup files on the card to your computer and format the card using the DR 07 Card Full Erase unnecessary files or move them to your computer to make open space oer A folder cannot be created below this level divide FE hours move them to your computer card with a working card 88 TASCAM DR 07 Message Meaning and response Hot Continues If any of these errors occur turn the DR 07 power OFF and restart the unit Device Error If the error message continues to appear contact a TEAC Repair Center Rom Err TASCAM DR 07 89 Message Meaning and response Sustem Err a t wl If any of these errors occur turn the DR 07 power OFF and restart the unit If the error message continues to appear contact a TEAC Repair Center 90 TASCAM DR 07 Audio Input and Output MIC IN input Jack Input impedance Nominal input level Maximum input level LINE IN input Jack Input impedance Nominal input level Maximum input level Q LINE OUT output Jack Nominal line output Maximum line output Maxim
42. ering this unit s built in stereo mics with a windscreen noise caused by wind and other sources can be reduced TASCAM DR 07 21 Top panel Built in stereo microphone To use this stereo electret condenser microphone as the input source select Mit on the Input Setting screen If you connect an external microphone to the MIC IN jack on the rear panel the built in microphone becomes inactive Display In addition to the Home Screen this shows the recording screen various setting screens and other operation information See Screen Overview on page 29 1 0 LOOP key Use this key to set the IN start and OUT end points and playback the interval loop playback Also use this key to cancel the loop playback See Loop playback on page 73 22 TASCAM DR 07 TASCAM DR 07 o Hs DIGITAL RECORDER 1 1 0 PB tel ma PP conr J 7 D t 15 Soe y ed key Press this key to return to the beginning of a track that is playing or stopped in the middle If you press this key when a track is stopped at its beginning the unit will skip to the beginning of the previous track Press and hold this key to search backwards On the setting screens use this key to move the cursor left On the Browse Screen press this key to move up a level MENU key When the Home Screen is displayed press this key t
43. erted SD card System information page 34 5 7EM Shows the unit s system setting information and firmware version File information page The FILE page shows information about the currently selected file INFORMATION 7 _THFORMATICN im 1 bit ST 441k ORO was DATE 2666 61 87 O20 SKE 256 711 byte WAV or MP3 Shows the audio file type For WAV files bit length stereo mono and sampling frequency Hz also appear For MP3 files the bit rate kbps CBR constant bit rate or VBR variable bit rate type and sampling frequency Hz also appear TASCAM DR 07 79 TITLE Shows the file name If an MP3 file has ID3 tag title information that information appears DATE The date of the file appears SIZE The size of the file appears 80 TASCAM DR 07 Card information page The HEE page shows the status of the currently inserted SD card THFORMATION cuna CARO C250 dd TOTAL MUSIC 6 C TOTAL FOLDER 3 TOTAL SIZE 968 3M REMAIN SIZE 964 6M TOTAL MUSIC Shows the number of playable files contained by the Music Folder TOTAL FOLDER Shows the total number of folders in the Music Folder TOTAL SIZE Shows the total SD card memory capacity REMAIN SIZE Shows the amount of unused memory on the SD card System information page The 5 5 TEM page shows information about the DR 07 s system settings and firmware version
44. evel output from the LINE OUT jack The volume level appears on the display during adjustment REC LEVEL volume Use this to adjust the input signal level of the built in microphone the MIC IN jack and the LINE IN jack TASCAM DR 07 25 Left side panel POWER HOLE When the card slot cover opened SD card slot DC IN 5V jack Connect a TASCAM PS P520 AC adapter purchased separately to this jack Do not connect other adapters Insert an SD card into this slot See About SD cards on page 12 USB port li Use the included USB cable t t with se the include cable to connect with a POWER key computer USB port See Connecting with a Press and hold this key to turn the unit s computer on page 41 power ON and OFF CAUTION CAUTION HOLD switch Please connect the unit directly to a Slide this to the left to turn the hold function computer without using a USB hub ON All keys are inoperative when hold is ON 26 TASCAM DR 07 Rear Panel Bottom panel O LEN DR 07 TEAC CORPORATION sv THIS GLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES 003 CET APPAREIL NUM RIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME A LA NORME NMB 003 DU CANADA SERIAL NO MIC IN jack Use this input jack to connect a stereo mini jack microphone This jack provides plug in power when set to do so on the N382 RoHs Input Setting Screen e We call this the Rear
45. f you further divide a file that already has an _a at the end of its file name the split files will have the suffixes e aca and Wa be e This function cannot be used if the remaining space on the SD card is low e You cannot divide a file if the resulting file names would be 200 or more char acters long e You cannot divide a file if a resulting file name would be the same as the name of an already existing file TASCAM DR 07 59 On the Home Screen you can use the k d and Setting the playback area PPI keys to select the playback track The files that you can select are determined by the playback Use the following procedures to select the area setting playback area on the Play Mode Screen Limiting the playback area makes track selection 1 Press the MENU key to open the Menu easier when you have numerous recorded and Screen and select FLAY MODE Press the copied tracks on the SD card gt Il key to open the Play Mode Screen On the Play Mode Screen you can select all files the current folder or the playlist as the playback PLAY MODE cu area You can also use the Browse Screen to set a Ca ALL FILES folder as the playback area REPEAT OFF On the Browse Screen regardless of the playback area setting you can select any file on the card that you want 2 Select the AREA item and press P I 3 Set the playback area to one of the following options 60 TASCAM DR 07 The current playback ar
46. he items that appear on the Home Screen are explained below See the explanations later in this chapter for the setting screens and the Record Screen e UL REY facol ott a IHO HOIn4os L__ g 1 10 E 9 O nev FOLDER oa a DA AA jaca opi 43 Status of playback control function settings These show whether the various playback control functions speed control and key change are currently active When they are active their icons appear as light letters on a TASCAM DR 07 29 dark background EHTE EEN See Special Playback Control Functions on page 71 Loop repeat setting status The following icons appear depending on the current loop repeat setting ae Single playback Goa Repeat playback of 1 track maL Repeat playback of all tracks in the play area 1440 Loop repeat active 3 Power status display When batteries are being used a battery icon appears The icon blinks when it is necessary to change the batteries The icon shows the approximate amount of remaining battery power A al 1 with more bars indicating more power When the battery power is almost gone the J icon blinks warning that the power is about to turn OFF 30 TASCAM DR 07 When using the AC adapter sold separately At appears Unit status The following icons appear to show the current operation status Track playing File stopped in progress paused File stopped at its beginning F
47. hen you are recording with a microphone If you use speakers to monitor the sound output from the speakers may also be recorded causing a poor recording and even feedback 50 TASCAM DR 07 The input source is the recording source when recording Setting the MIC input functions After selecting MI as the IHF LT item press the Hd key to highlight HF UT then turn the wheel right to open the 1 Input Setting screen am E MID TYPE STEREO POWER OFF LOW CUT OFF This screen has the following settings Among these FOWE is only effective to MIC IN All the other items affect both the built in microphone and MIC IN GAIN Set the input sensitivity as HTGH MIE or LOW The factory default setting is M1 E Change it to HIGH if the input level is too low TYPE Select 3 TERE or MOHO according to the type of connected microphone The factory setting is STEREO Ifyou select HOHO a mixed signal of the left and right input signals is provided to the left and right channels respectively POWER When connecting an external microphone that requires plug in power set this to 11H The factory default is OF F Set this to UFF when using the built in mic or connecting a dynamic microphone or micro phone with a built in battery If set to H the plug in power may damage such microphones LOW CUT The factory default setting of the low cut filter is OFF but you can also select 48HZ 56Hz or
48. ize for automatic incrementing Options 64M 128M 256M 512M 1G 2GB default setting You cannot increment if the total number of files would exceed 999 The recording time differs for the same file size depending on the file format Moreover 23 59 59 appears if the recording time is 24 hours or more Pre recording When the unit is in recording standby the unit can record the two seconds before the start of recording and include it in the recording Use the following procedures to set pre recording 1 Press the MENU key to open the menu list screen Select FEC SETTING and press the II key to open the REC SETTING screen REC SETTING gt aul FORMAT WAY 16bit SAMPLE 44 1k SIZE 26 PRE PEC OFF DELAY OFF 3h22m 2 UsetheFRE FEC item to turn pre record ing ON or OFF Options ON OFF default setting e If the unit has been in recording standby for less than two seconds only the amount of time that the unit has been in standby will be included e Pre recording is not possible if the remaining space on the SD card is three seconds or less Recording delay This function allows the start of recording from the time of pressing the RECORD key to be delayed 10 ms this time is fixed This is convenient if you want to avoid recording the sound of the RECORD key being pushed 1 Press the MENU key to open the menu list screen Select REC SETTING and press the II key to open the
49. lder This folder becomes the new playback area regardless of the previous playback TASCAM DR 07 69 area setting When recording files are created in this folder CREATE A pop up appears to confirm that you want to create a new folder Press the P H key to create a new folder or press the STOP HOME key to cancel the operation However if you try to create a new folder inside a second level subfolder the message L a 1 er too deep appears and the folder is not made ALLDEL All files in the selected folder are deleted but sub folders are not deleted Also read only files are not deleted Furthermore files which are not recog nized by the DR 07 are left as they are CANCEL No operation is conducted and the selected folder is left as is 70 TASCAM DR 07 Not only can you use the DR 07 to change the Setting the playback control tempo of track playback you can even do this without changing the pitch You can also change the playback pitch of a track without changing functions Use the Playback Control Screen to set the play the tempo back control functions When the Home Screen You can use these playback control functions is displayed press and hold the PB CONT key to effectively to practice and learn parts open the Playback Control Screen FE CONTROL cuna E OW al FINE TUNE After you finish making settings on this screen press the STOP HOME key or press and hold
50. n an eye it could cause loss of eyesight If fluid does enter an eye wash it out thoroughly with clean water without rubbing the eye and then consult a doctor immediately If the fluid gets on a person s body or clothing it could cause skin injuries or burns If this should happen wash it off with clean water and then consult a doctor immediately 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 injury or stains around them If the battery fluid leaks wipe away any fluid on the battery compartment before inserting new batteries Declaration of Conformity Model Number DR 07 Trade Name TASCAM Responsible party TEAC AMERICA INC Address 7733 Telegraph Road Montebello California U S A Telephone number 1 323 726 0303 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference recieved including interference that may cause undesired operation TASCAM DR 07 3 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 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
51. o open the Menu Screen Press this key to return to the Menu Screen from the various setting screens When the Menu Screen is displayed press this key to return to the Home Screen STOP HOME key Press this key to stop recording and playback or to end recording standby When a setting screen is open press to return to the Home Screen On a setting screen use this key to respond NO to a confirmation message PB CONT key Press and hold this key to open the Playback Control FE CONTROL Screen When the Playback Control Screen is open press and hold this key to return to the Home Screen See Special playback control functions on page 71 Briefly press this key to turn the speed control that is set on the Playback Control Screen VSA and or SPEED ON and OFF When ON the ATEJ icon appears at the top of the Home Screen as light letters on a dark background PPI key Press this key during playback or when playback is stopped to skip to beginning of the next track Press and hold this key to search forward TASCAM DR 07 23 On the setting screens use this key to move the cursor right On the Browse Screen press this key to move down a level Keys and may not work for all VBR Variable Bit Rate MP3 files For some VBR MP3 files operating these keys may cause the sound to be not synchronized with the elapsed time shown on the display and the end parts of the file being played back may be repea
52. one and the sound source e To record the sound of a source most effec tively and accurately point the front of the DR 07 s built in mics toward the sound source with the LCD facing up e An easy way to set the input level is to raise it until the PEAK indicator lights while inputting as loud a noise as you expect to record When the PEAK indicator lights lower the input level until it no longer lights Press STOP HOME to end recording standby 54 TASCAM DR 07 Recording Before starting the following operation procedures input selection and level adjustment should be completed and the Home Screen should be open 1 Press RECORD to begin recording standby M5 CEE Ce FF tn E 00400n 00s E co ESET A 61 de va DREGE way WAY ibit THF salir The screen shows the recording file name the input source the recording audio file type and sampling frequency Please confirm that these are as desired before starting recording 2 To start recording press the RECORD key again ME A E A 001001 fs st cag 01 30 00 F B2q0eE a DRAE way WAM 16bit TE alar When recording starts the RECORD key lights continuously and the display shows the elapsed recording time and the remaining recording time 3 Press the STOP HOME key to end recording and create the audio file To pause recording press the RECORD key Press the RECORD key again to restart recording in the same tra
53. ordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002 96 EC and 2006 66 EC By disposing of these products and batteries correctly you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries please contact your local municipality your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union These symbols are only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard these items please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal Note for the battery symbol bottom right two symbol examples This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved Pb Pin SA ERAN ARR BLAH DR 07 ABAE DARL AS H K al AGE ERE LRM Pb Hg Cd Cr VI PBB PBDE 1 CHASSIS O O O O O a 2 PCB Assy x O O fe O O 3 HARE x O O O O O 4 SEALE e O O fe fe O 5 ERRi fe fe fe fe O O O RRBASH EIA RADA AER SA ESTE SJ T11363 2006 PEAT PRO E X ERA E DE DAA AED A E SJ T11363 2006 HEME HRS EK CH MRE RBA A SHEE TASCAM DR 07 5 1
54. oves the cursor part highlighted in inverse to the left within the screen Use this after setting the value of an item to return to item selection for example PPI key When a setting screen is open moves the cursor part highlighted in inverse to the right In this example we will use the CUE REU Operation example within the screen In many cases the gt Il SPEED item in the Setup Screen to change the key can also be used this way forward reverse search speed STOR HOME key 1 When the Home Screen is displayed press When a setting screen is open press to return the MENU key to open the Menu Sereen to the Home Screen Press this key to answer y P NO to a confirmation message 2 MEMU tal lt INFORMATION You can also use menus during playback FEROUSE O o lt PLAYLIST PLAY MODE lt IHPUT SETTING r 2 Turn the wheel to select SE TUF highlighted in inverse and press the gt II key to open the Setup Screen 3 Turn the wheel to select the SUE RE SPEED item and press the gt Il key to TASCAM DR 07 37 show the current setting value the factory setting is 2 highlighted in inverse Turn the wheel to select the desired setting The setting is changed immediately so there is no need to press the I key again to confirm it Press STOP HOME to return to the Home Screen 38 TASCAM DR 07 When the Y icon appears in the lower right part of the screen
55. re trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Other company names product names and logos in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners This product is designed to help you record and reproduce sound works to which you own the copyright or where you have obtained permission from the copyright holder or the rightful licensor Unless you own the copyright or have obtained the appropriate permission from the copyright holder or the rightful licensor your unauthorized recording reproduction or distribution thereof may result in severe criminal penalties under copyright laws and international copyright treaties If you are uncertain TASCAM DR 07 11 about your rights contact your legal advisor Under no circumstances will TEAC Corporation be respon sible for the consequences of any illegal copying performed using the DR 07 MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IS and Thomson Supply of this product does not convey a license nor imply any right to distribute MPEG Layer 3 compliant content created with this product in revenue generating broadcast systems terrestrial satellite cable and or other distribution channels streaming applications via Internet intranets and or other networks other content distribution systems pay audio or audio on demand applica tions and the like or on physical media compact discs digital versatile
56. rk background Adjusting the input recording levels You can adjust the recording level The following procedures explain how to use the Record Screen to set the levels 1 Press the RECORD key to begin recording standby The key flashes red and the Record Screen appears The input signal is output from the 9 LINE OUT jack MEA CEE CF GEF L RATON Fi IE e DRA wae ana iar cu E 004001 00s y 01 30 16 61 e 2 Use the REC LEVEL volume control on the right side of the unit to adjust the input level LINE IN OUTPUT LEVEL REC LEVEL C Q LINE OUT M5 CEE CE CoE ti E 00400 00 qt es 130516 E E i 61 JE vt DRAG wen WAY 16bit TF ala The L R meter shows the input level If the input is too high a line remains at the right end of the level meter and the PEAK indicator to the left of the RECORD key lights Set the level as high as possible without causing the PEAK indicator to light when the loudest sounds occur e When you have selected 1 as the input source and are using the built in microphone or MIC IN jack if you find the level to be too low even when the REC LEVEL volume is at maximum use the MIC Input Setting Screen to set the SHIH item to TASCAM DR 07 53 MIG or HIGH See Setting the MIC input func tions on page 50 TIP P e In addition to adjusting the REC LEVEL volume try changing the distance and angle between the microph
57. sconnecting from acomputer 42 6 Copying Tracks from a Computer 43 Preparing audio filesonacomputer 43 Copying audio files from acomputer 43 Managing the Music Folder from a computer 44 T Playback co wis gine es Ge Slee 45 Starting and stopping playback Selecting tracks 2 eee ee Search forward and backward Using the wheel to change the playback position Adjusting the volume 8 Recording Selecting the file type and sampling frequency Selecting the inputsource Setting the MIC input functions Display of input functions on the Record Screen Adjusting the input recording levels Recording Special functions during recording Track incrementing Pre recording Recording delay File divide function 2 22 2 9 Playback Area and Playlist Setting the playback area 1 2 04 Selecting a folder for the playback area Selecting a file to set the playback area Playlists 25 4 wid ica Sad Aap eee oh Adding tracks to the playlist Editing the playlist 10 Browse Screen 67 Screennavigation o eee eee 67 Icons on the BROWSE screen 68 Fileoperations o ee ee ee ee 68 Folder operations 2 2 eee eee ee 69 11 Special Playback Control Functions 71 Setting the playback control functions 71 Changing the speed onon 7
58. t or 24 bit 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz audio file types for recording Other features e Special playback functions include decreas ing playback speed without changing pitch and changing pitch without changing playback speed Copy audio files from a computer to this unit s SD card by USB connection About this manual This manual is provided both as a printed document and as an electronic file stored on the included SD card To access the Owner s Manual on the included SD card install the SD card in the unit if it has not been installed already and use the included USB cable to connect the unit to a computer see Connecting with a computer on page 41 for how to make the connection The Owner s Manual file is in the Manual folder inside the DR 07 folder In order to open the file Adobe Reader or other software that can open pdf files must be installed on your computer TASCAM DR 07 9 Adobe Reader can be downloaded for free from the Internet e We recommend that you make a backup copy of the Owner s Manual file on your computer hard disk a CD R or other media e If you accidentally erase the Owner s Manual file you can download it again E our web site http www tascam com Font use conventions e Controls keys and other parts on the DR 07 are written like this MENU e Messages shown on the display are written like this Are wou sure e We use the term key to describe the push
59. t was for matted by a device other than the DR 07 Reformat the card to use it with this unit TASCAM DR 07 15 Formatting an SD card erases all files that are on it Make certain that you have copied any files that you want to save from the card before formatting it The following pop up screen appears if a system file or other crucial file was accidentally erased from the SD card when used with a computer File Hot Found Make Sys File Are You sure 7 In either case press MH to reformat the card Always make backup copies of important files as soon as you can 16 TASCAM DR 07 Write protected cards SD cards have write protect lock switches ff iz lt 07 907 E Unprotected Protected Files cannot be recorded or edited on a card if you slide 1ts switch down Slide the switch down if you want to prevent the contents of the card from being changed or erased If a protected SD card is inserted playback is possible but you will not be able to record or edit files Powering the unit The DR 07 can be operated using two AA batteries or an optional AC adapter PS P520 This unit can use alkaline or Ni MH batteries When using batteries to power the unit use the BATTERY TYPE item on the SETUP screen to set the type of batteries you are using see Select the type of batteries on page 77 Installing the batteries Slide the battery compartment cover
60. te the quick formatting or press the STOP HOME key to cancel formatting Using FULL FORMAT Use the FULL FORMAT item to completely format the SD card Full formatting checks the memory for errors while formatting so it takes more time than quick formatting and you might have to wait a while 78 TASCAM DR 07 Full formatting of a 2GB SD card takes about 20 minutes or more depending on the type of SD card 1 Select the FULL FORMAT item and press the H key to highlight E xez 2 Press gt II to open a pop up confirmation window 3 Press the gt II key to execute the full formatting or press the STOP HOME key to cancel formatting e When using FULL FORMAT use the AC adapter sold separately or confirm that the batteries power remains enough If the power fails during formatting the formatting may not occur correctly e Depending on the size of the SD card FULL FORMAT could take an hour or more Please be patient and do not disconnect the power during formatting Use the Information Screen to view various types of information about your DR 07 To open the Information Screen first press the MENU key to open the Menu Screen Select INFORMATION and press the P H key Use the wheel to switch between the following three information pages File information page F ILE Shows information about the currently playing file Card information page CARE Shows the use status of the currently ins
61. ted at the end of the track In this case stop playback to return to normal operation RECORD key When playback is stopped press this key to put the unit into recording standby When in standby this key flashes When in recording standby press this key to start recording The key lights while recording When recording press this key to pause recording 24 TASCAM DR 07 PEAK indicator This lights when the selected input signal exceeds the maximum level 4d Wheel When a setting screen is open use the Wheel to change the setting of the selected item When the Home Screen is open use the wheel to adjust the file playback position da P I key When the Home Screen is displayed and playback is stopped press this key to start playback During playback press this key to stop playback at the current position When using a setting screen use this key for example to confirm a selection advance a level in a menu and answer YES to a confirmation message Right side panel YLINE OUT jack Use this to connect with headphones or the line input jack of an amp or other equipment During recording or recording standby this outputs the input signals and in other cases this outputs the playback signal LINE IN OUTPUT LEVEL REC LEVEL Q LINE OUT LINE IN jack Use this stereo mini jack for line input OUTPUT LEVEL keys Use these keys to adjust the signal l
62. that was selected on the Home Screen before the Browse Screen was opened appears on the display If you connect the DR 07 with a computer by USB or mount the SD card on a computer using a card reader or other input you can change the folder structure within the Music Folder and erase files from the computer as you would the contents of a hard drive Furthermore you can change file names from the computer Screen navigation On the Browse Screen folders and music files appear in a hierarchical structure much like they would appear on a computer On the DR 07 folders can only be used to two levels e Use the wheel to select files and folders e When a folder is selected press the PPI key to show the contents of that folder e When a file or folder is selected press the Hd key to exit the currently open folder and go to a higher level in the folder structure TASCAM DR 07 67 Icons on the BROWSE screen File operations The meanings of icons that appear on the Browse Screen are as follows E Root Music Folder The Music Folder is the highest root level folder in the hierarchy shown on the Browse Screen J Audio file This icon appears before the names of music files Plus folder This icon shows folders that contain subfolders Plain folder This icon shows folders that do not contain subfolders lt Open folder The contents of the folder marked with this icon currently appear on this s
63. the PB CONT key to return to the Home Screen In the upper part of the Home Screen the icons for the playback control functions that are currently active appear highlighted in inverse TASCAM DR 07 71 Changing the speed Use the SF EEL item to set the speed of playback However setting the speed does not automatically make the speed control function active After setting it briefly press the PB CONT key to turn the speed control ON making it active When ON the EATE icon appears as light letters on a dark background in the upper part of the Home Screen You can turn the speed control ON and OFF by briefly pressing the PB CONT key so you can easily switch between the set speed and the normal speed Since the speed adjustment range is 50 to 16 in 1 increments the slowest speed setting is half the original speed Briefly pressing the PB CONT key to turn the speed setting function ON and OFF is unique to this function For all other playback control functions changing the setting on the Playback 72 TASCAM DR 07 Control Screen from anything other than the factory default results in the function being turned ON all the time Change speed without changing pitch Turn the Variable Speed Audition VSA function ON to keep the pitch the same when changing the tempo Use the 54 item to turn the VSA function ON and OFF the factory setting is ON Changing the pitch without changing the speed
64. ting to the LINE IN jack Connecting monitors You can connect the line output of an audio device for example to the LINE IN jack stereo mini jack on the right side panel LINE IN OUTPUT LEVEL REC LEVEL Q LINE OUT Headphones LINE IN _ OUTPUT LEVEL REC LEVEL Q LINE OUT Speakers with built in amplifiers stereo systems etc fi Audio equipment Connect headphones speakers with built in or aoa audio amplifiers an amp and speaker system or other monitoring system to the DR 07 LINE OUT jack The auto gain function and stereo mono switch ing cannot be applied to a signal input through the LINE IN 40 TASCAM DR 07 Connecting with a computer By connecting this unit with a computer you can copy WAV or MP3 music files from the computer to this unit From the computer you can also erase files on this unit and manipulate folders To connect to a computer opent the lid on the left side of the unit use the included USB cable to connect the USB port of the DR 07 and the computer DC IN 5V POWER HOLD oe USB The unit cannot be used when connected with a computer by USB When connected USE on the DR 07 screen The recorder appears on the computer screen as an external drive named DR 07 When shipped from the factory the DR 07 drive contains the MUSIC and UTILITY folders as well
65. um headphones output 3 5 mm stereo phone with plug in power 30 kQ 64 dBV GAIN set to HIGH 48 dBV GAIN set to MID 32 dBV GAIN set to LOW 48 dBV GAIN set to HIGH 32 dBV GAIN set to MID 16 dBV GAIN set to LOW 3 5 mm phone stereo 23 kO 10 dBV 6 dBV 3 5 mm phone stereo 14dBV 2 dBV 15 mW 15 mW with 32 Q impedance headphones TASCAM DR 07 91 Audio performance Frequency response LINE IN gt LINE OUT Distortion LINE IN gt Q LINE OUT S N ratio LINE IN gt Q LINE OUT Other specifications Audio file compatibility MP3 files WAV files Recording medium File system Physical Battery life continuous operation Operating temperature Power consumption 92 TASCAM DR 07 20 Hz 20 kHz 1 3 dB 0 015 or less at 1 kHz 6 dBV input 87 dB or more 32 320 kbps 44 1 48 kHz sampling frequency VBR playback only 1D3 tag support up to Ver 2 4 44 1 48 kHz sampling frequency 16 24 bit rate SD card 64 MB 2 GB or SD HC card 4 32 GB FAT16 32 About 7 5 hours when recording About 8 5 hours when playing using alkaline batteries no back light MP3 128 kbps varies with operating conditions to 35 C 0 7 W during MP3 playback Dimensions not including protrusions Weight Computer requirements Windows Macintosh Recomended USB host controller Supported OS Accessories available for purchase 55 W x137 H x 27 D mm 2 2 W x 5 4

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