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Tascam DR-100 Recording Equipment User Manual

1. 40 as isiaedrcis 40 Card imiona ton CARD uscar dais 40 System information SYSTEM 40 Battery information BATTERY 41 Using input monitoring MONITOR 41 Setting mono input TYPE 41 Using the low cut filter LOW CUT 41 Using the auto gain control and limiter A e aa anaa Ga aaa aaa a aa aaa 42 Auto gain control AUTO 42 Es aobc 42 Adjusting the playback level MIX BALANCE 42 Setting the file name format 42 o 42 Setting the file name WORD 43 Setting the search speed CUE REV SPEED 43 Turning the power off automatically AUTO OFF 43 Turning the backlight off automatically BACA gg 43 Adjusting the contrast CONTRAST 43 Setting the brightness of the backlight DIMMER 44 Restoring default settings INITIALIZE AA Formatting the SD card ccoo iodo 44 Setting the main battery source MAIN 44 Changing batteries when the power is on 45 Changing the main battery aaasesenenenenenene nenen 45 Changing the backup Date seser sasa danau adan as dee 45 Setting the type of AA batteries AA BATTERY 45 Menu item list 46 List Of popup MENU items 47 11 Messages 48 12 Specifications 50 Audio input ratidgS oooc
2. Values ALKALI default Ni MH TASCAM DR 100 45 10 Settings and Information Menu item list This list provides an overview of the various menu items and their settings that appear on the unit display The items shown in bold are default setting values MENU screen press the MENU key Menu item Display Setting Settings or explanation Information about the file Information about the SD card Information about the system Information about the batteries SD card file operations Set the area for inclusion in repeat playback ALL FILES FOLDER PLAYLIST Set the repeat playback mode OFF SINGLE 1 REPEAT ALL REPEAT Set input monitoring OFF ON Set the input type for the UNI MIC OMNI MIC XLR MIC IN STEREO MONO Set the low cut filter OFF 40Hz 80Hz 120Hz Set the input level control function AUTO LMT Set the audio file format WAV 16bit WAV 24bit MP3 32kbps MP3 64kbps MP3 96kbps MP3 128kbps MP3 192kbps MP3 256kbps MP3 320kbps Set the sampling frequency rate 44 1kHz 48kHz Set the maximum file size 64M 128M 256M 512M 1G 2G Set the PRE REC function OFF ON Set the REC DELAY function OFF ON LEUEI Playback level 0 20 Divide a file TYFE Set the type of automatic file name WORD DATE Set the characters used when T FE is set to WORD DR 100 Set the fast rewind and fast forward speed x2 x4 x8 x10 Set the time before automatic shutdown when running on batt
3. 3 Press the PPI key at the E item and then press the ENTER MARK RES io open a confir mation screen SETUP Cuna lt INITIALIZE gt Restor Factory setur screen F and press the Are You sure 7 ENTERAS STOF pin 4 Press the ENTER MARK key again to initialize the unit or press the STOP key to cancel Formatting the SD card There are two ways to format the SD card in this unit Quick Format and Full Format Formatting an SD card erases all audio files on the card and automatically creates new MUSIC and UTILITY folders as well as the dr 1 sys file 1 Press the MENU key to open the HEHU 2 Use the wheel to select ENTER MARK key screen F and press the 44 TASCAM DR 100 3 Press the gt gt key at the GUICE FORMAT or FULL FORMAT item and then press the ENTER MARK key to open a confirmation screen r screen CC SETUP pan lt GUICK FORMAT gt All data Greased Are You Sure 7 ENTERAS T0OF ola F screen CC SETUP pan FULL FORMAT gt All data erased Are You Sure 7 ENTERAS STOF ola 4 Press the ENTER MARK key to initialize the unit or press the STOP key to cancel Use a PS P520 AC adapter sold separately or be certain that the unit has plenty of remaining battery power when formatting Full Format checks for memory errors so it takes a particularly long time compared to Quick Format Setting the main battery sou
4. on page 44 By doing this when the amount of power left in the main source becomes insufficient for operation the unit automatically switches to the backup source allowing continued operation Moreover you can change the backup while operating using the main power source This allows you to continue to use the unit for long periods of time See Changing batteries when the power is on on page 45 Using an AC adapter sold separately Connect to the PS P520 AC adapter sold separately to the DC IN 5V connector as shown in the illustration TASCAM PS P520 sold separately oo OO Jan Ot POWER as A HOLD 2 SP OUTPUT Q Do Ea OE Erre Eo UN USB DC IN5V a Hi ii ES OY SUA The AC adapter provides power when connected even if batteries are installed If installed the lithium on battery can also be recharged while the unit is used Never use any adapter other than the designated PS P520 AC adapter Use of a different adapter could cause malfunction fire or electric shock Preparing the remote control Installing the battery 1 Remove the battery holder gt O 18 TASCAM DR 100 2 Install the coin shaped lithium ion battery CR2025 into the holder with the correct orientation e A 3 Reinsert the battery holder into the remote control When to change the battery Replace the battery with a new one when the range of the remote control becom
5. recording when the signal is input again This does not create new files but cuts unnecessary silences reducing the amount of card space used Moreover a mark is automatically added at the time when the unit pauses making division after recording easy See Automatically adding marks when recording MARK on page 29 Dividing a file manually DIVIDE You can split a recorded file into two files at any position you like This is convenient for splitting a continuous recording into multiple files 28 TASCAM DR 100 1 Select the file you want to divide 2 Press the MENU key to open the MEH screen 3 Use the wheel to select 71 1 F and press the ENTER MARK Key EN EFEC SETTING MIX BALANCE FILE NAME SETUP 4 Usethe wheel to determine where the file will be divided and press the ENTER MARK key DIVIDE im 0040591455 A DR 100_0000 waw 5 Press the ENTER MARK key to divide the file or press the STOP key to cancel the operation and return to the 3 11 E screen DIVIDE Cuna lt FILE DIVIDE gt Are 904 Sure 7 ENTERAS STOF cla e When the DIVIDE screen s open you can press the PLAY PAUSE l key and to set the divide posi tion while playing the track e After dividing a file two new files with a and _b added to the end of the original file name are created For example if the original filename is DR 100_0000 wav t
6. waw OOOS waw 0004 way Select cancel in the submenu to close it PLAYLIST tm oR oo oie ez OR 100_0 R 100_ R 1 00 0 IEEE R 100_0004 way TA O O D Changing the playlist order MOVE 1 Press the MENU key to open the HEHH screen 2 Use the wheel to select F1 1 1537 and press the ENTER MARK key 3 Use the wheel to select the file that you want to move and press the ENTER MARK key kama Bij PLAY ez DA ON NI ALL SL 63 0R 1 00 Dis a CANCEL 64 DR 100_0u 5 DR 100_0004 way 4 Select HOLE from the submenu and press the ENTER MARK key to highlight the file number 5 Turn the wheel to set the desired position and press the ENTER MARK key to move the file 6 Repeat these procedures to reorder files as you like Delete files from the playlist DELETE 1 Press the MENU key to open the HEHH screen 2 Use the wheel to select F1 1 13T and press the ENTER MARK key 3 Use the wheel to select the file that you want to delete and press the ENTER MARK key at ezlDR 100_01 83 DR 100_01 25 DR 100_0004 way GMJOR 100_0 am T HOLE 64 DR 100_0 lt ANCEL 1 Playback Clear the entire playlist ALL CLR 1 2 Press the MENU key to open the MEH screen Use the wheel to select FLi 151 and press the ENTER MARK key Use the wheel to select any file name and press the ENTER MARK key kam FL Cena krana 85 OR 100_0 Mo
7. Charging takes about three hours See Using an AC adapter sold separately on page 18 Charging with a computer Connect with a computer using the included USB cable Charging takes about six hours See S Connecting with a Computer on page 37 4 Preparation for Use e Connect this unit to the computer directly Proper operation cannot be guaranteed when using a USB hub e When connected by USB recharging occurs even if the unit s power Is off e When recharging with a computer this unit enters the USB mode so other functions cannot be used e The CHARGE indicator lights while charging and turns off when charging is complete CL 00000000000000 om TASCAM O DR 100 PORTABLE DIGITAL RECORDER Using AA batteries Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the unit install the batteries with the correct orientation and close the battery compartment Cover When using AA batteries set the type of battery in order to accurately show the amount of power remaining and allow the unit to accurately determine whether power is available for proper operation See Setting the type of AA batteries AA BATTERY on page 45 TASCAM DR 100 17 4 Preparation for Use Using both types of batteries together If you install both the lithium ion battery and AA batteries you can set one as the main power source and the other as the backup See Setting the main battery source MAIN
8. LOOP QUICK CE 2 When thetrack is playing or paused press the I O LOOP key at the position where you want the loop to end to set the OUT point 3 After setting both the IN and OUT points loop playback starts automatically 4 Press the STOP W key to stop loop playback You can also press the PLAY PAUSE gt 1l key to restart playback from the endpoint e You cannot set the IN and OUT points in different files e IN and OUT point settings are lost when you select a different file e Ifyou press the I O LOOP key when IN and OUT points are already set their settings will be erased e Setting accurate IN and OUT points might not be possible with Variable Bit Rate VBR format MP3 files Adjusting the playback speed PB CONTROL You can adjust the playback speed by up to 50 or 16 of the original value When doing so it is possible to change the pitch with the speed or maintain the original pitch 36 TASCAM DR 100 1 When the Home Screen is open press and mola the PB CONTROL key to open the FE CONTRO screen EoOo_ ___ DR 100 PORTABLE DIGITAL RECORDER HOME MENU PB CONTROL UNI rOMNI LINEQOOOXLR O CAS 1 0 LOOP QUICK PLAY PAUSE RECORD AUTO 66 6 FE CONTROL cuna SA ME SPEED 32 2 Set the 53 item to GH or GFF When Variable Speed Audition VSA is pitch does not Katan even when the speed is changed When OFF the pitch changes with
9. See Setting the type of AA batteries AA BATTERY on page 45 Inserting and removing SD cards Confirm that the power is OFF Inserting the card Insert the SD card as shown in the illustration until you hear a clicking sound An SD card s already installed when the unit s shipped from the factory If you want to use this card to record and play tracks there is no need to reinstall it 20 TASCAM DR 100 Removing the card Push the SD card in gently and it should eject e Do not remove the SD card from the unit when it s connected to a computer by USB e SD cards that meet SD or SDHC standards can be used with this unit e A list of SD cards that have been confirmed to work with this unit can be found on our website http www tascam com Preparing an SD card for use In order to use an SD card in this unit you must format it first 1 Confirm that an SD card is installed and turn the power ON 2 The following message appears when a new card or a card formatted for use with another device is installed in the unit Format Error Format Card Are you sure 7 3 Press the ENTER MARK key to start formatting 4 When formatting ends the Home Screen opens You can also reformat the card in this unit at any time See Formatting the SD card on page 44 e Please use a PS P520 AC adapter sold separately or make certain that there s sufficient remaining battery power when formattin
10. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 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 Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes Do not place any objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit The apparatus draws nominal non operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY ON switch not in the ON position The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at any time The mains plug is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable An apparatus with Class construction shall be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection Batteries battery pack or batteries installed should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incor rectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss TASCAM DR 100 3 IMP
11. and return to the beginning of the file Pause recording When recording press the RECORD key or the PLAY PAUSE gt 11 key to pause recording When paused press the RECORD 0 key or PLAY PAUSE l key again to restart recording This continues recording in the same Tile TASCAM DR 100 27 6 Recording Dividing files and creating new files while recording Creating new files manually while recording track incrementing You can manually split a recording by creating a new file Press the gt gt I key while recording When new files are created incremental numbers are added to the end of each file name e A new file cannot be created if the total number of files and folders would exceed 999 e Files shorter than two seconds cannot be created e Ifthe name of a newly created file would be the same as that of an existing file the number will be incremented until the new file has a unique name Creating new files automatically while recording automatic track incrementing Without pausing recording a new file can be created automatically during recording when a file size or input level set in advance is exceeded See Preparing with the REC SETTING menu on page 25 and Start new files automatically during recording TRK INC on page 30 Automatically cutting silences during recording The unit can be set to automatically pause recording when it detects silence and then restart
12. card in FAT format ANE 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 this message appears press ENTER MARK to automatically create a system file The system file required to operate this unit is invalid When this message appears press ENTER MARK to automatically create a system file Something might be wrong with the card Change the card This appears when the card is protected and lacks the necessary Music Folder and other folders and files Unlock the write protect switch restart the power and format the card Writing to the card timed out Backup files on the card to your computer and format the card Message 11 Messages Meaning and response The card has no remaining capacity Erase unnecessary files or move them to your computer to make open space Folders can be created down to two layers You cannot create a new folder inside the current folder The position selected for divide is not suitable too close to the beginning or end of a track The file is larger than the designated size or the recording time exceeded 24 hours The total number of folders and files exceeds 999 Erase unnecessary files or move them to your computer The card could not be handled properly Replace the card MP3 files cannot be divided The file is read only and cannot be erased No card is in the unit so recordi
13. lt Fast rewinding 22 TASCAM DR 100 gt Skipping forward lt lt Skipping backward Level meters When input monitor is OFF the level of the playback sound is shown When inputs monitor is ON the level of the combined input and playback sounds is shown File information The file name or tag information of the file currently being played back is shown D3 tag information is shown when available for an MP3 file being played D3 tag information includes the titles and artists names that can be saved in MP3 files 8 nen range Ll All files in the Music folder All files in the seeded folder All files added to the playlist See Setting the playback area AREA on page 34 9 Elapsed time remaining time hours minutes seconds Press the HOME key to toggle the display between elapsed and fe time A appears at the start of the remaining time Peak value in decibels dB The maximum level that occurs in a fixed period of time 1s displayed digitally 49 Identification tag If an identification tag has been added using the QUICK TAG function 1t will appear here 42 Playback position display The current playback position is shown by a bar As playback progresses the bar extends to the right 43 Loop playback IN starting and OUT en ing points The set starting and ending points of the loop are shown The gj icon appears at the playback position when the starting point 15 set The kh i
14. may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference recieved including interference that may cause undesired operation N O a A O0 N 10 11 12 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 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
15. mode choosing from the following options WAV 16 24 bit MP3 32 64 96 128 192 256 320 kbps 4 Use the 4NFLE item to set the sampling frequency choosing either 44 1 or 48 kHz choosing from the following options 64M 128M 256M 512M 1G 2G e Higher values provide better recording quality WAV files are higher quality than MP3 files but they take up more space so MP3 formats allow for longer recordings e f the maximum set file size is exceeded during recording the unit will automatically continue record ing in a new file e Depending on the file format the amount of record ing time will differ for the same file size e Recording automatically stops if recording time exceeds 24 hours 6 Recording Available recording time display The amount of time available for recording depends on the capacity of the SD card as well as the recording mode and sampling frequency settings See Recording time on page 32 You can check the potential recording time determined by the SD card and various settings on the REC SETTING screen REC SETTING j n E WAY 24bit SAMPLE 48k SIZE 26 PRE REC OFF DELAY OFF 2hedma Time available for recording Setting the input Select the recording input source by using the input switch on the top panel LINE LINE IN connector UNI Built in directional stereo mics OMNI Built in omnidirectional stereo mics XLR XLR MIC IN connectors am DR 100 PORTABLE DIGITA
16. speaker set the SPEAKER switch to ON TASCAM TEAC CORPORATION MADE IN CHINA To listen with headphones connect them to the headphones connector Headphones When headphones are connected sound will not be output from the speaker even if the SPEAKER switch Is ON 2 Press the PLAY PAUSE 11 key to start playback 3 Adjust the volume with the SP OUTPUT control 4 Press the STOP W key to stop playback For detailed information about playback and convenient playback functions see 7 Playback on page 33 12 TASCAM DR 100 3 Names and Functions of Parts Top panel EI oo o oo o oo o oo o oo o oo o o AM 000000000000 00000000000000 OMNI MIC L 999909990909999 OMNI MIC R TASCAM Oa D 000000 000000 00000 000000 0000000 VASA amp DR 100 PORTABLE DIGITAL RECORDER Home menu celo lg goun 21145 66 ES o INPUT Cy ir gt 7 UD 93 9 lt gt D JD 0 STOP PLAY PAUSE RECORD AUTO 0 E G i O Remote control receiver Receives signals from the included remote control RC DR100 When using the remote point it here See Using the remote control on page 19 2 Mono speaker Use this built in speaker to listen to recordings Sound 1s not output during recording when the unit is in recording standby or when headphones are connected See Using the built in
17. that power has switched to the backup battery The unit turns OFF if you remove the main battery while it is being used If you must change the main battery even though it is in use change the setting so that the backup battery becomes the main battery and confirm this operation on the Home Screen first Confirm that the replaced battery is installed properly before changing the unit setting to make it the main battery If the backup battery charge becomes less than a certain level you can change the MAIN setting However the power source does not change while the unit Is recording BATTERY l HAIN EGEA AA TYPE ALKALI CuUrrert Hahn AA Changing the backup battery You can change the backup battery at any time when the main battery 1s in use but you should confirm on the Home Screen that the main battery has enough remaining charge The unit turns OFF 1f you remove the backup battery while it is being used Setting the type of AA batteries AA BATTERY You should set the type of AA batteries that you are using This setting is used to show the amount of remaining battery charge and determine if the unit has enough power for normal operation 1 Press the MENU key to open the MEHL screen 2 Use the wheel to select SE TLF and press the ENTER MARK key 3 Use the An TWFE item to set the type Alkaline batteries Hi HH Nickel metal hydride batteries tam MATH Li Ion AA TYPE ENAN
18. 00000000 0000000 0000000 0000000 0000000 0000000000 00000000000 000000000000 0000 0000 0000 0000 o 000000000 o o o o o o o o o o o o o o OMNI MIC L TASCAM DR 100 PORTABLE DIGITAL RECORDER HOME MENU PB CONTROL UNI7 rOMNI LINEO OOO XLR 00002 INPUT 1 0 LOOP QUICK STOP PLAY PAUSE RECORD AUTO OO TASCAM DR 100 57 TASCAM TEAC PROFESSIONAL DR 100 Portable Digital Recorder 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 USA TEAC CANADA LTD Phone 1905 890 8008 Facsimile 1905 890 9888 5939 Wallace Street Mississauga Ontario L4Z 128 Canada www tascam com www tascam com TEAC MEXICO S A de CV Phone 52 55 5010 6000 R o 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 19 amp 20 Building 6 Croxley Green Business Park Hatters Lane Watford Hertfordshire WD18 8TE UK www tascam co uk TEAC EUROPE GmbH Phone 49 611 71580 Bahnstrasse 12 65205 Wiesbaden Erbenheim Germany www tascam de Printed in China
19. 6 Front panel 67 62 8D 3 XLR MIC IN connectors Connect external mics See Recording with external mics XLR on page 26 2 REMOTE connector Connect the included wired remote control See Using the remote control on page 19 XLR MIC IN 14 TASCAM DR 100 3 Names and Functions of Parts Rear panel PUSH Ect x SD 83 SD card slot cover closed 83 Directional stereo mic pair UNI MIC Set the INPUT switch to UNI MIC to make these electret condenser stereo mics the input source SD card slot cover SD card slot cover open 35 SD card slot Insert the SD card here See Inserting and removing SD cards on page 20 Bottom panel TASCAM TEAC CORPORATION V La M mH mu AUTO LIMITER SPEAKER OFF m ON OFF ON z N382 T OFE UM CE o MIC GAIN switch Set the sensitivity of the mic input See MIC GAIN on page 27 6 AUTO LIMITER switch Set this to ON to activate the limiter or automatic gain control See Using the auto gain control and limiter LEVEL CTRL on page 42 48V phantom power switch Turn this ON to provide 48 V of power when a condenser mic is connected See Recording with external mics XLR on page 26 Do not connect or disconnect mics when the 48V switch s ON SPEAKER switch Set this to ON to output sound from the built in speaker See Using the built in speaker on page 21 Even w
20. All filesi in the Music folder are played back All files in the designated folder are played back e f you select FOLDER choose the folder you want from the BROWSE screen See Working with folders on page 38 e Ifyou select a file in a folder with the cursor and press the I key or the ENTER MARK key and then choose PLAY from the submenu the folder that contains the file becomes the selected folder Files in the playlist are played back in order e Ifyou select PLAYLIST but no files have been added to the playlist a No PLAYLIST pop up appears e You can add files as you like to the playlist See Adding files to the playlist below 34 TASCAM DR 100 Adding files to the playlist PLAYLIST 1 Press the MENU key to open the HEHN 2 Use the wheel to select EEGHSE ENTER MARK key screen and press the 3 Select a file name that you want to add to the playlist and press the ENTER MARK key 4 Select 220 1137 from the submenu and press the ENTER MARK key to add that file to the playlist i BROWSE uml E MUSIC I a A dd DR 100 A eeroee 13 DR 100_0 2EL LIS ETE I CEL d OR 100_000s waw bel 100_00037 wav Tracks in the playlist are played back in the order that they were added Working with the playlist 1 Press the MENU key to open the HEHH screen 2 Use the wheel to select FLL 157 and press the ENTER MARK Key L PLAYLIST 15T __FLAVLIST 0 02 DR 000001 wavy OOF
21. BACKLIGHT You can set the backlight to turn OFF automatically after a set amount of time of non use when operating on battery power 1 Press the MENU key to open the HEHH screen 2 Use the wheel to select SE TLF and press the ENTER MARK key 3 Use the BACELIGHT Item to set the time CC SETUP n CUE REY SPEED 8 AUTO OFF OFF BACKLIGHT ss CONTRAST 8 DIMMER HIGH Values OFF 5sec default 10sec 15sec 30sec Adjusting the contrast CONTRAST You can adjust the display contrast 1 Press the MENU key to open the MEHL screen 2 Use the wheel to select SE TLF and press the ENTER MARK key 3 Use the CiHTREAST item to set the value CC SETUP CUE REY SPEED x2 AUTO OFF OFF BACKLIGHT OFF CONTRAST EH DIMMER HIGH Values 1 20 default is 8 TASCAM DR 100 43 10 Settings and Information Setting the brightness of the backlight DIMMER You can set the brightness of the backlight 1 Press the MENU key to open the HEHU 2 Use the wheel to select screen F and press the ENTER MARK key 3 Use the tiHHEFE item to set the value bam CUE FEY SPEED 8 AUTO OFF OFF BACKLIGHT OFF CONTRAST S DIMMER E Values OFF LOW HIGH default Restoring default settings INITIALIZE You can restore the various settings of this device to their factory defaults 1 Press the MENU key to open the HEHU 2 Use the wheel to select ENTER MARK key
22. D01068520A TASCAM TEAC PROFESSIONAL DR 100 Portable Digital Recorder OWNER S MANUAL DR 100 PORTABLE DIGITAL RECORDER HOME MENU PB CONTROL cl Co 6608 1 0 LOOP QUICK INPUT PLAY PAUSE RECORD AUTO 066 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN A A CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT A REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance 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 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 co
23. L RECORDER HOME MENU PB CONTROL UNI TONN O O O INPUT QUICK STOP PLAY PAUSE RECORD AUTO OO Recording with the built in mics UNI OMNI UNI MICS Set the INPUT switch to UNI These mics are suitable for recording live performances of instrumentalists and bands as well as field recording for example Point the mics at the sound source and place the unit in a stable location where there 1s little vibration If noise 1s caused by wind attach the windscreen TASCAM DR 100 25 6 Recording OMNI MICS Set the INPUT switch to OMNI These mics are suitable for recording meetings and other situations where you want to record everything in a wide space Place the unit in a stable location where there is little vibration If noise s caused by air conditioning or a draft for example use the unit s low cut filter See Using the low cut filter LOW CUT on page 41 Recording with external mics XLR Set the INPUT switch to XLR Connect an external XLR mic to the XLR MIC IN connector When only one mic is connected it 1s possible to record the same signal on both left and right channels See Setting mono input TYPE on page 41 When using a condenser mic that requires phantom power set the 48v switch to ON The XLR connector pins are as follows 1 Ground 2 Hot 3 Cold 26 TASCAM DR 100 TASCAM TEAC CORPORATION 5V e Do not connect or d
24. MIC to record 1 Set the input signal Move the INPUT switch to UNI 2 Quick Start Guide HOME MENU PB CONTROL met r OMNI Cor ODOXLR OO 1 0 LOOP QUICK PLAY PAUSE RECORD AUTO 66 6 2 Adjust the recording level Press the RECORD 0 key to put the unit in recording standby Adjust the input level using the INPUT volume control and the MIC GAIN switch until the meters Show as much level as possible without causing the PEAK indicator to light See Adjusting the input level on page 27 L E FTE TASCAM TEAC CORPORATION V 3 Record Press the RECORD 0 key to start recording from recording standby 4 Stop recording Press the STOP M key to stop recording For detailed information about recording methods and convenient recording functions see 6 Recording on page 25 TASCAM DR 100 11 2 Quick Start Guide Play and stop playback Turn the power off Follow these steps to listen to a recording using Press and hold the POWER to turn the power off the built in or headphones 1 Prepare the built in speaker or headphones Always use the power key to turn the unit power OFF When the power is ON do not remove the battery or batteries set as the MAIN battery or disconnect the PS P520 adapter sold separately if no batteries are installed Doing so will cause all recordings settings and other data to be lost If you want to listen using the built in
25. ORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Cautions about rechargeable batteries This product uses rechargeable batteries Misuse of batteries could cause a leak rupture or other trouble Always abide by the following precautions when using batteries e lfa rechargeable battery leaks do not touch the leaking fluid with a bare hand Please consult with TEAC Corporation if a battery fluid leak occurs e Battery fluid in an eye could result in loss of vision If fluid enters an eye wash the eye immediately with clean water Do not rub the eye when washing Consult a physician soon after washing Battery fluid on the body or clothing could cause injuries or burns on the skin Wash with clean water immedi ately and then consult a physician e Do not use any AC adapter other than the model designated for use with this unit Always use the designated AC adapter when operating the unit or recharging the battery with a household AC power source Use of an AC adapter other than the desig nated one could lead to overheating and cause injury burns fires or stains as well as battery ruptures and battery fluid leaks e Do not put a battery into a fire or leave it or recharge it near a fire under the sun or in other hot conditions e Do not disassemble a battery Doing so could cause electric shock Please contact the shop where you bought the product or TEAC Corporation if you want to have a battery inspected or repaired When you want to dispose of t
26. a or E to the end of the file name Before choosing the DIVIDE function connect the unit to a computer and edit the file name The file added to the playlist cannot be found or a file could be damaged Please check the file in question The audio file is not a supported format Please see S Connecting with a Computer for file formats that this unit can use The battery is almost out of power Recharge the lithtum ion battery and or replace the AA batteries The IN and OUT points are too close together Reset the IN and OUT points with at least 1 second between them The file in the Playlist cannot be found Please confirm that the file is still in the Music Folder No files have been a to ame Playlist Add a file to the Playlist or change the play mode to something besides F IST The playlist is full You cannot add more than 99 tracks to the Playlist The card is not formatted properly or the formatting is broken Change the card or press the ENTER MARK key when this message appears to format the card in FAT format NONE Execution of FAT formatting erases all data currently on the card 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 and if a new card is inserted in the unit Always use the DR 100 to conduct FAT formatting of cards to be used with it Change the card or press the ENTER MARK key when this message appears to format the
27. anan AA 28 Creating new files manually while recording track incrementing aaa anana aane n nne anana nenen 28 Creating new files automatically while recording automatic track incrementing aana sanane anana a anana 26 Automatically cutting silences during recording 28 Dividing a file manually DIVIDE 28 Automatic recording AUTO REC 29 Enabling automatic recording aisenen anan ea eaaa nana nane 29 Automatically adding marks when recording MARK 29 Automatically pausing recording PAUSE 30 Start new files automatically during recording TRK INC 30 Mark function s es 30 Adding marks manually to a recording 0 00 t 30 Movingto a Mak POSO ni ast aaa aan na mana 30 Recording the moment before pushing RECORD PRE REG kanane kaanan aaa saning aaa ag arga eea naen aan aarep ani 31 Delaying the start of recording REC DELAY 31 Recording playback and input sounds together overdubbing easier 31 Adjust the levels of the input and playback sounds 31 Recording an overdub sasa sesenenenenenene nenen anane anana 32 o A inlinn E 32 Recording time 32 7 Playback ooomommm 33 Selecting files for playback skip 33 A A I 33 STOPPI STOP assist unnin 33 Pausing PAUSE 33 Rewinding and fast forwardin
28. arious screens Open screens MENU PB CONTROL AUTO and HOME keys Confirm operations ENTER MARK key Cancel operations STOP key Move left and right a a keys Change settings Wheel _ _ _ DR 100 PORTABLE DIGITAL RECORDER HOME MENU PB CONTROL UNI7 rOMNI LINEO OOO XLR 0000 INPUT 1 0 LOOP QUICK STOP PLAY PAUSE RECORD AUTO OO 24 TASCAM DR 100 MENU key Opens the EHU screen PB CONTROL key Opens the FE CONTROL screen AUTO key Opens the AUTO REC screen HOME key When any other screen is open press this to return to the Home Screen ENTER MARK key Use this to confirm the selection of a setting item or to answer ES to a confirmation message STOP key Use this to answer Hu to a confirmation message gt gt key Use this to move the cursor the highlighted area to the right on the screen and to open folders on the BROWSE screen Ha key Use this to move the cursor the highlighted area to the left on the screen and to close folders on the BROWSE screen Wheel Use this to select items and to change values Preparing with the REC SETTING menu Make settings suitable to the recording material and conditions 1 Press the MENU key to open the HEHH screen 2 Use the wheel to select EE SETTING and press the ENTER MARK key REC SETTING gt i REE WAY 24bit 48k 26 OFF OFF ha4m 3 Use the FORMAT item to set the recording
29. ayback track You can set the search speed See Setting the search speed CUE REV SPEED on page 43 Using the wheel to change the playback position When the Home Screen 1s open and a track is playing back or stopped you can use the wheel to change the playback position e The faster you turn the wheel the more rapidly the position changes e No sound is output while the wheel s being turned Repeat playback REPEAT You can repeatedly playback one file or multiple files within a designated area 1 Press the MENU key to open the HEH 2 Use the wheel to select FLAY Robe ENTER MARK key tam AREA ALL FILES Gal OFF screen and press the 3 Set the REPEAT selections item to one of the following ada the selected file one time Play ne selected file repeatedly Play al all the files in the designated area repeatedly Play every file in the designated area once 4 Return to the Home Screen and select me that iy want to play In the case of and FF set the playback area first See Setting the playback area AREA below TASCAM DR 100 33 1 Playback Setting the playback area AREA Set the playback area for repeat and ordinary playback 1 Press the MENU key to open the HEHH screen 2 Use the wheel to select FLAY Robe ENTER MARK key cun FE FOLDER FEPEAT OFF and press the 3 Set the 55 item to one of the following options
30. con appears at the playback position when the ending point is set Playback file number total number of files The total number of files in the playback area and the number of the current file are shown Monitoring output 9 Headphones da Speakers 5 Screens and Operation Basics Recording screen This screen appears when in recording standby and during E MH ora e ra 5 way MAL 2dbit 6 ASK Input function setting status TYPE EA Stereo T Mono See Setting mono input TYPE on page 41 LOW CUT LF OFF LEF ON See Using the low cut filter LOW CUTY on page 41 LEVEL CTRL AUTO MIDA Auto gain control LAT gam Limiter See Using the auto gain control and limiter LEVEL CTRL on page 42 nn function status appears when the prerecording function 1s 3 Recorder operation M Standby Il Paused O Recording 4 Recording level meters When overdubbing is off the input signal level 15 shown When over dubbing is on the combined input and playback signals are shown 6 File name The file name that will automatically be given to recorded files is shown 6 Input signal The input signal is shown Elapsed time remaining time hours minutes seconds Shows the amount of time that can be recorded when in standby Press the HOME key to toggle between display of elapsed and remaining time A appears at the start of the remaining time Pea
31. d folder is selected and the Home Screen reopens A new folder is created inside the selected folder If you want to create a folder under the root folder press the Mt key and select the tf folder Press the ENTER MARK key to open its submenu Folders can only be made to two levels If you try to create a new folder inside of a second level folder Layer too Deep appears on the screen and a new folder s not created Delete all the files inside the selected folder This operation does not delete subfolders inside the folder Furthermore this operation does not delete read only files and files that are not recognized by the unit 9 Working with Files and Folders Working with files 1 Press the MENU key to open the HEHH screen 2 Use the wheel to select Efiii lt E and press the ENTER MARK key 3 Use the wheel to select a file and press the ENTER MARK key to open its submenu CC EROUSE l E MUSIC 3 1000 dd DR 100_0 ACO LIST JJ OR 100 0 dd OR 100_0005 waw FLAY IMFO Choose CANCEL from the submenu to close it 4 Choose one of the following options from the submenu and press the ENTER MARK key to execute it Return to the Home Screen and start playback of the selected file Display information about the selected file Add the selected file to the playlist Add identification tags to files QUICK TAG You can easily add symbols to file names for identification This i
32. e control into the remote control adapter 4 Preparation for Use Precautions for use of the remote control Remove the battery when you are not using the remote control for a long time one month or more If the battery should leak thoroughly clean any residue from inside the battery compartment and install a new battery When using other devices controlled by infrared rays use of this remote control might operate these devices by mistake TASCAM DR 100 19 4 Preparation for Use Turning the power on and off Press and hold the POWER key to turn the power ON and OFF Always use the power key to turn the unit power OFF When the power is ON do not remove the battery or batteries set as the MAIN battery or disconnect the PS P520 adapter sold separately if no batteries are installed Doing so will cause all recordings settings and other data to be lost Battery settings You can set either the lithium ion battery or the AA batteries as the main power source and the other as the backup source when both are installed See Setting the main battery source MAIN on page 44 By doing this when the amount of power left in the main source becomes insufficient for operation the unit automatically switches to the backup source allowing continued operation Moreover when using AA batteries the battery type must be set in order for the unit to display remaining time and operate correctly
33. e playback position 1s located at the middle of a file 1t will return to the beginning of that file If you press the 144 key when located at the beginning of a file the playback position will skip to the beginning of the previous file If you press the gt I key when located at the beginning of or middle of a file the playback position will skip to the beginning of the next file You can also choose files for playback by name See Working with files on page 39 Playback PLAY When the Home Screen is open and playback is stopped press the PLAY PAUSE gt 1l key to start playback Use the SP OUTPUT volume to adjust the volume of the speaker or attached headphones Files in the playback area can be played See Setting the playback area AREA on page 34 Stopping STOP When the Home Screen is open and a track is playing back press the STOP IM key to stop playback at the current position Press the STOP IM key again to return to the beginning of the file Pausing PAUSE When the Home Screen is open and a track is playing back press the PLAY PAUSE gt 11 key to pause playback at the current position Press the PLAY PAUSE gt 11 key again to restart playback from that position 1 Playback Rewinding and fast forwarding search When the Home Screen is open and a track is playing back or stopped press and hold the 144 or keys to rewind or fast forward and search the pl
34. eat or disassemble batteries Do not put them in fire or water Batteries could rupture or leak causing fire injury or stains around them If the battery fluid leaks wipe away any fluid on the battery case before inserting new batteries If the battery fluid gets in 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 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 Do not disassemble a battery The acid inside the battery could harm skin or clothing A A EKG _ PP a ER w tg ey a 5 rene ia ne nn RA sliti 4 ik 5 SEAL o o o o o O eki gt 3 94 0 o o o Oo O 7 Battery o o o o o o O KPEK BA EPRE AH EPP AH ESAE SJ T11363 2006 HERE PROKOP X RICH ADA E ORRA MMS BH SJ T11363 2006 HEME NRE Kk CORE BA BES Fab KO AA TASCAM DR 100 1 Introduction 0 7 Main TeaturES cooocicioniccconocononccor
35. ed by the unit s internal clock setting See Setting the date and time on page 21 10 Settings and Information Setting the file name WORD 1 Press the MENU key to open the HEHH screen 2 Use the wheel to select FILE HAME and press the ENTER MARK key 3 Select the fer item Use the Ht4 and keys to move the cursor and use the wheel to select the characters tama TYPE HORD WORD DR AH SAMPLE DR LAHAN way In addition to letters and numbers the following symbols can also be used Setting the search speed CUE REV SPEED You can set the rewind fast forward search speed 1 Press the MENU key to open the HEHH screen 2 Use the wheel to select E TLF and press the ENTER MARK key 3 Use the CUE REL SPEED item to set the speed tama CUE REY SPEED EES AUTO O OFF BACKLIGHT Ssec CONTRAST E DIMMER HIGH Values x2 x4 x8 default x10 Turning the power off automatically AUTO OFF You can set the unit to turn OFF automatically after a set amount of time of non use when operating on battery power 1 Press the MENU key to open the HEHH screen 2 Use the wheel to select E TLF and press the ENTER MARK key 3 Use the TG GFF item to set the time CC SETUP im CUE REY SPEED 8 AUTO OFF BACKLIGHT Ssec CONTRAST F DIMMER HIGH r Values OFF default 3min 5min 10min 30min Turning the backlight off automatically
36. eries OFF 3min 5min 10min 30min Set the time before the backlight turns off OFF 5sec 10sec 15sec 30sec Set the LCD contrast 0 20 default is 8 Set the backlight brightness OFF LOW HIGH Restore the default settings Quick Format the SD card Full Format the SD card Set the main battery Li lon AA Set the AA battery type ALKALI Ni MH 46 TASCAM DR 100 10 Settings and Information PB CONTROL screen press and hold the PB CONTROL key Menu item Display Setting Settings or explanation Set VSA OFF ON Set the speed 50 t16 default 32 AUTO REC screen press the AUTO key Menu item Display Setting Settings or explanation Set the operation mode MARK PAUSE TRK INC Set the level that the unit recognizes as input to record OFF 6dB 12dB 24dB 48dB Set the level below which the unit determines that there is no signal to record OFF 6dB 12dB 24dB 48dB Set the time that the unit waits to stop recording after it determines that there 1s no signal to record 1sec 2sec 3sec 4sec 5sec List of popup menu items In addition to regular menus there are popup menus that appear on other screens BROWSE screen ceed a ee and press the ENTER MARK key Overview Explanation SELECT Set a folder as the active folder Create a new folder Folder operations Erase all the files in the folder folders are not erased Close the popup menu BROWSE screen select a folder and pres
37. ery oooocooccnionicicnicnicconornonconornororncononnnnoo 18 When to change the battery 18 Cautions about the use of the battery eee 18 Using the remote control 19 Wireless USE 19 A A 19 Precautions for use of the remote control 1 19 Turning the power on and Off 20 Battery settings aii roo 20 Inserting and removing SD card 20 Preparing an SD card for use 20 Card write protection 21 Setting the date and time 21 Using the built in speaker 21 Connecting monitors and headphones 21 5 Screens and Operation Basics 22 OLEIN 22 Recording SET 23 USING meENus aana eaaa aaa aana aana eaaa anaa eaaa nane 23 Basic operation 24 Contents 6 Recording mmmm 25 Preparing with the REC SETTING menu 25 Available recording time display 25 Setting the input 25 Recording with the built in mics UNI OMNI 25 Recording with external mics XLR oococonionicicncnccncnnonoo 26 Recording an external device LINE 26 Set where to save the file 26 Adjusting the input level 27 MIC GAIN 21 FCO NNR PENGETAN OO ENE 27 Stop recordi rasanan en ee ee 27 Pause FECOICING cccccscssessestesessestestesesssstesseseatsseeneaneees 27 Dividing files and creating new files while FS COM CMG PAPA
38. es short or 1f the function keys become unresponsive Use a coin shaped lithium ion battery CR2025 Cautions about the use of the battery Accidental swallowing of batteries by small children is extremely dangerous Keep batteries and remote controls out of reach of small children Consult a physician immediately if a child should swallow a battery Misuse of a battery could cause 1t to leak rupture or otherwise be damaged Please read and abide by the following precautions when using batteries Also see Cautions about rechargeable batteries on page 4 Install the battery with the correct orientation Do not recharge the battery Do not heat or disassemble the battery or put it into fire or water Do not carry or store the battery with small metal objects Doing so could short the battery and cause leakage or rupture for example When storing or disposing of the battery cover the contacts with tape to prevent them from touching other batteries or metal objects Follow the disposal instructions written on the battery or provided by the local government when you are done using it Using the remote control Wireless use Point the remote control at the remote control receiver on the unit If anything is between the remote control and the receiver operation might not work Remote control receiver Operation distance Wired use Attach the remote control adapter and cable 1 Insert the wireless remot
39. files during recording START LEVEL Signal is judged to have been input when it exceeds this level END LEVEL Signal is judged to have stopped when it becomes less than this level END DELAY Time that recording continues after the signal level becomes less than the EHE LELEL e Ifyou press the AUTO key when recording or in recording standby the current AUTO REC setting can be checked e When AUTO REC is on the RECORD 6 key will blink more rapidly than usual In recording standby e Overdub recording is not possible when using the AUTO REC function 6 Recording Enabling automatic recording When the input signal exceeds the START LEVEL recording begins automatically The MODE setting does not affect this function 1 Press the AUTO key to open the AHTO FEC screen 2 Set the value of the STAFET LEVEL item 3 Press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen 4 Press the RECORD 0 key while holding down the AUTO key to put the unit into recording standby Recording starts fk when the input signal exceeds the UEI Press the STOP W key to stop automatic recording Automatically adding marks when recording MARK The unit can be set to automatically add marks to files ers after they reom less than the Ent L setting and the E y time passes Mita can also be automatically added when the input signal exceeds the 5 EI setting again 1 Press the AUTO key to open the AHTO FEC screen 2 Set the GGE item
40. g search 33 Using the wheel to change the playback position 33 Repeat playback REPEAT o 0 o0 33 Setting the playback area AREA 34 Adding files to the playlist PLAYLIST 34 Working with the playlist 34 Changing the playlist order MOVE 35 Delete files from the playlist DELETE 35 Clear the entire playlist ALL CLR ooocconnnicnncmmmm 35 Play files in the playlist PLAY ll 35 Loop playback 1 0 LOOP 0 0 36 Adjusting the playback speed PB CONTROL 36 Adjusting the playback volume 36 TASCAM DR 100 5 Contents 8 Connecting with a Computer 37 Connecting a computer 31 Transferring files to a computer 37 Transferring files from a computer 37 Disconnecting from a computer 00400000000004 37 9 Working with Files and Folders 38 Showing files inside folders 38 Working with folders cocida 38 Working MS ansa daa aaa pagaen pan 39 Add identification tags to files QUICK TAG 39 Delete the selected playback file QUICK DEL 39 10 Settings and Information 40 Using the INFORMATION sScreens
41. g a card e Formatting a card erases all the data on it Card write protection SD cards have protect switches that prevent writing new data to them 4 LL 49907 AAA Protected Unprotected If you slide the protect switch to the LOCK position file recording and editing 1s not possible Move the switch to the unlocked position in order to record erase and otherwise edit data on the card Setting the date and time Using 1ts internal clock this unit remembers the date and time when a file is recorded 1 Press the MENU key to open the HEHH screen 2 Use the wheel to select DATE TIME and press the ENTER MARK key DATE TIME namu SAAT Az 11 Ho 66 pej ENTER Hg 3 Use the l44 gt I keys to move the cursor and use the wheel to change values A Press the ENTER MARK key to confirm the change and return to the HEH screen You can set the unit to automatically add the date and time to file names See Setting the file name format on page 42 The date and time setting can only be maintained for a few minutes when the unit is not powered by batteries or an AC adapter When using batteries we recommend that you replace or recharge them before they completely lose power 4 Preparation for Use Using the built in speaker Set the SPEAKER switch to ON to listen to a playing track through the built in speaker TASCAM TEAC CORPORATION V SERIAL NO Even whe
42. ghts and further assumes no liability of whatsoever nature in the event of any such infringement or arising from or connected with or related to the use of such data and or information 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 about your rights contact your legal advisor Under no circumstances will TEAC Corporation be responsible for the consequences of any illegal copying performed using the recorder SD cards This unit uses SD cards for recording and playback A list of SD cards that we have confirmed to work with this unit is provided on our website http www tascam com 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 e Do not leave in extremely hot or cold places e 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 e Do not hit them Beware of condensation If the unit i
43. he prod uct please follow the instruction in the Owner s Manual to remove the batteries and recycle the equipment properly Cautions about 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 indications plus minus orientation and install them correctly in the battery compart ment as indicated Putting them in backward could HR SMR e TER make the batteries rupture or leak causing fire injury or stains around them When you store or dispose batteries isolate their terminals with insulation tape or something like that to prevent them from contacting other batteries or metal lic objects When throwing used batteries away follow the disposal instructions indicated on the batteries and the local disposal laws Small children may mistakenly swallow a lithium coin battery and it is very dangerous Keep the battery and the remote control out of the reach of small children In the event a battery is swallowed immediately consult a physician Do not use batteries other than those specified Do not mix and use new and old batteries or differ ent types of batteries together The batteries could rupture or leak causing fire injury or stains around them Do not carry or store batteries together with small metal objects The batteries could short causing leak rupture or other trouble Do not h
44. hen ON no sound s output during recording in recording standby or when headphones are connected Tripod attachment screw hole 1 4 inch Use this to attach the unit to a tripod or mic stand e Tighten the unit securely to the tripod or mic stand to prevent it from falling off e Place the tripod or mic stand on a level surface when using it with this unit e Some tripods use different types of screws so it might not be possible to attach the unit directly In such a case purchase and use a suitable adapter Battery compartment cover TASCAM DR 100 15 3 Names and Functions of Parts f rn ES Ed or ES E CORPORATION MADE IN CHINA CO Y 60605 D a a key Press this key briefly to return to the start of a file If the playback position 1s already near the start of a track it will skip to the start of the previous file Press and hold this to search a track in reverse 2 STOP m key Press to stop playback and recording See Stop recording on page 27 3 RECORD 60 key Press to start and pause recording See Recording on page 27 4 key Press this key briefly to move to the start of the next file Press and hold this to search a track forward 16 TASCAM DR 100 AA battery compartment This compartment can hold two AA batteries that can power the unit See Using AA batteries on page 17 PLAY PAUSE 11 key Press to start and pause
45. hen input monitoring is ON and during overdub recording the PEAK indicator shows the maximum level of the combined input and playback signals TASCAM DR 100 37 6 Recording Recording an overdub 1 Select the file that you want to overdub 2 Press the RECORD 0 key to open a submenu E 00400005 OVERDUE Arg aaa1 ORE aire WANI Sabit 3 In the ti submenu set it to oH 4 Press the RECORD 0 key to start recording The following error message appears if the selected file cannot be played back Te O 00m 005 e You cannot overdub if input monitoring is OFF or the PRE REC function s ON e When overdub recording you cannot use the AUTO REC function or start new files manually e You cannot overdub when the recording format Is MP3 Select WAVI6BIT or WAV24BIT regardless of the format of the playback file See Preparing with the REC SETTING menu on page 25 The sampling frequency of the playback file s preserved regardless of the sampling frequency setting for overdub recording Stop overdubbing Press the STOP MW key during recording to stop recording and return to the start of the file You cannot pause during overdub recording Recording time File format recording setting GB SD SDHC card capacity hours minutes WAV 32 TASCAM DR 100 When the Home Screen is open press the 4 and keys to select the file for playback If you press the He key when th
46. hen the new files will be named DR 100_0000_a wav the recording before the division point and DR 100_0000_b wav the recording after the division point e MP3 files cannot be divided e Ifthe SD card has insufficient open space division might not be possible e Division is not possible if the file name would become more than 200 characters long e Division is not possible if a file that already exists has the same name as the name that would be given to a new file created by division e Add marks during recording at positions where you want to divide a file e Marks can be added manually see Adding marks manually to a recording on page 30 or automatically when the unit detects silence see Automatically adding marks when recording MARK on page 29 These marks can be easily located after recording Automatic recording AUTO REC This function allows the unit to respond to input sound levels and start and pause recording as well as set marks and create new files for example This function 1s convenient for recording only when people are speaking during meetings creating marks for finding the starts of songs and dividing files after recording and automatically dividing files CO AUTO REG M OT MARK START LEVEL 24dB END LEVEL 48d8 END DELAY 5sec Automatically adds marks during recording Automatically pauses during recording Automatically creates new
47. inionininninnnninnncrnnocrnrorrnroncoros 50 Audio performance 50 Accessory sold separately 50 Requirements for connected compulters 50 Dimensional drawing 51 6 TASCAM DR 100 Thank you very much for purchasing a TASCAM DR 100 Portable Digital Recorder Before using your unit please read this manual carefully so that you will understand the correct operating procedures and be able to use all the functions fully We hope that you will enjoy using this product for many years to come Please keep this manual for future reference You can also download a digital copy from our website http www tascam com Main features This portable recorder uses SD memory cards to make high quality recordings Key features of this unit include the following Record in MP3 or linear PCM WAV 16 or 24 bit 44 1 or 48 kHz audio file format 4 built in mics include 2 directional mics suitable for recording in high quality stereo and 2 omni directional mics that optimal for recording meet ings and similar events 2 XLR mic connectors that can provide 48 V phantom power Built in 0 4 W mono speaker 2 different types of batteries used together allow for many hours of operation as well as the ability to change batteries while recording AUTO REC function allows the unit to start and stop recording automatically by sensing changes in the input level MARK function allows yo
48. io files MP3 files 32 320 kbps sampling frequency 44 1 48 kHz VBR playback ID3 tag support up to Ver 2 4 WAV files sampling frequency 44 1 48 kHz bit length 16 24 bit 50 TASCAM DR 100 Recording media SD cards 64 MB 2 GB and SDHC cards 4 GB 32 GB File system FAT partition FAT 16 32 O Battery life continuous operation Lithium ion battery BP L2 About 5 hours recording time About 5 hours playback time Ni MH batteries HR15 51 About 4 hours recording time About 4 hours playback time Alkaline batteries LR6 About 2 hours recording time About 2 hours playback time Backlight off set to 128 kbps mp3 Varies according to use conditions 6 Operation temperature range 0 40 C Power consumption 1 7 W MP3 playback 5 5 W maximum O External dimensions mm 80 w x 153 h x 35 d excluding protrusions Weight 290 g not including batteries Accessory sold separately AC adapter PS P520 Requirements for connected computers O Windows Pentium 300 MHz or better 128 MB or more memory USB port USB 2 0 recommended 6 Macintosh 266 MHz Power PC iMac G3 G4 or better 64MB or more memory USB port USB 2 0 recommended Recommended USB host controller Intel chipset Supported OS Windows Windows 2000 Professional SP4 or newer Windows XP Windows Vista Macintosh Mac OS X 10 2 or newer 12 Specifications Dimensional drawing 0000000000000 0000
49. isconnect mics when the 48V switch is ON e Connecting a dynamic mic or other mic that does not require phantom power when the 48V switch is on could damage it Please refer to the manual for the mic for details e Since using phantom power reduces the amount of time the unit can operate on battery power we recommend using an AC adapter sold separately e Since some mics drain alkaline batteries extremely quickly we recommend using the included BP L2 lithium ion battery when operating on battery power The amount of time that the unit can operate on battery power varies greatly according to the type of mic used See the mic manual or documentation for additional information Recording an external device LINE Set the INPUT switch to LINE Use a stereo miniplug cable to connect to the output of an external audio device Set where to save the file Set the folder where recorded files are saved If no setting is made new recording files are placed in the music folder See Working with folders on page 38 Adjusting the input level 1 Press the RECORD 0 key to put the unit in recording standby 7 ELE LOT E 00400 00 E JTE DR A way if LT 0 EEES 2 Set the MIC GAIN to M and adjust the INPUT volume so that the level meters extend as far as possible without causing the PEAK indicator to light TASCAM TEAC CORPORATION 5V If the level meters do not ex
50. it s shipped from the factory If you want to use this card to record and play tracks there is no need to reinstall it e The included SD card s already formatted 3 Turn the power ON Press and hold the POWER key to turn the power Never use any adapter other than the designated PS P520 AC adapter See Using an AC adapter sold separately on page 18 Use of a different adapter could cause malfunction fire or electric shock 10 TASCAM DR 100 Prepare to record 1 Format the SD card if necessary If a new card or one that has not been formatted by this unit is installed the following message appears Format Error Format Card Are you Sure 7 Press the ENTER MARK key to start formatting the card The included SD card s already formatted so there s no need to reformat it 2 Set the date and time This unit uses its internal clock to make a record of the date and time when a file is recorded You can record without making the seating but the Unik is set to the default value of 1 1 00 60 A See Setting the date and time o on page 3 Set the recording format Set the recording mode and sampling frequency See Preparing with the REC SETTING menu on page 25 If you skip this step the unit will record with the following default values Recording mode WAV 16 bit Sampling frequency 44 1 kHz Start and stop recording Follow these steps to use the built in mics UNI
51. k value in decibels dB Peak recording level values are shown digitally Y Recording mode sampling frequency Shows the recording file format and sampling frequency Using menus Use the HEHU screen to make various settings 1 Press the MENU key to open the HEHH screen cuna MENU gt INFORMATION EROWSE PLAYLIST PLAY MODE INPUT SETTING r 2 Use the wheel to select a menu selected items are highlighted and appear as light letters on a dark background and press the ENTER MARK key to open a setting screen Example REC SETTING screen REC SETTING gt i GEE WAY 24bit SAMPLE 48k SIZE 26 PRE REC OFF DELAY 3 OFF Zh mi 3 Use the wheel to select highlight a setting item and press the gt gt key or the ENTER MARK key to select the value of the setting Example setting the sampling frequency REC SETTING gt an FORMAT WAY 24bit SAMPLE 42k OFF DELAY OFF 2h dmi 4 Use the wheel to change the setting REC SETTING gt i FORMAT WAY 24bit SAMPLE EI SIZE 26 PRE REC OFF DELAY 3 OFF Zh mi 5 Complete the change To set a different item in the same menu press the 44 key to select the item you want to set To open the MEHL screen press the MENU key To return to the Home Screen press the HOME key TASCAM DR 100 23 5 Screens and Operation Basics Basic operation Use the following keys to operate the v
52. left and right channels Using the low cut filter LOW CUT This function allows low frequency sounds in the input signal to be reduced Turn this ON when there is undesirable noise from air conditioning or fans for example 1 Press the MENU key to open the HEHH screen 2 Use the wheel to select HFUT SETTIHG and press the ENTER MARK key 3 Use the ii CUT item to set the low cut filter frequency INPUT SETTING m TYFE HOHO LOW CUT EF LEVEL CTRL AUTO Values OFF default 40Hz 80HZ 120Hz If INPUT s set to LINE the filter is OFF regardless of this setting TASCAM DR 100 41 10 Settings and Information Using the auto gain control and limiter Gai CTRL T depending on the Be l on or reina Auto gain control AUTO Using this adjustments are made automatically to achieve a volume level that is as even as possible Sensitivity 1s raised and lowered depending on the strength of the input signal This is useful for recording people in a meeting who are at different distances from the microphones for example When the auto gain control function s on volume s adjusted automatically so the INPUT volume control has no effect Limiter LMT If the input signal is too loud this function holds it down to an acceptable level allowing distortion of the signal during recording to be avoided 1 Press the MENU key to open the HEHU 2 Use the wheel to select HFUT SETTING and
53. matically during recording when after once becoming less than the end level the input signal exceeds the start level again 1 Press the AUTO key to open the AUTO FEC screen 2 Set the MODE item to TEE IHC kami MODE DITA START LEVEL 24dE END LEVEL 484B END DELAY Ssec 3 Set the value of the EHD LEVEL item 4 Set the value of the 37827 LEVEL Item 5 Press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen 6 Press the RECORD 0 key while holding down the AUTO key to put the unit into recording standby Recording starts automatically when the input signal exceeds the START LEVEL value 30 TASCAM DR 100 e Press the STOP ll key to stop automatic recording e You can also create new files manually See Dividing a recorded file manually DIVIDE on page 28 e When new files are created incremental numbers are added to the end of each file name e A new file cannot be created if the total number of files and folders would exceed 999 e Files shorter than two seconds cannot be created e f the name of a new created file would be the same as that of an existing file the number will be incremented until the new file has a unique name Mark function Adding marks manually to a recording You can manually add marks to a recording where you want them Press the ENTER MARK Key while recording to add a mark 143E HARE CO e A mark is automatically added when you restar
54. mmunications 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 2 TASCAM DR 100 This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel Please record the model number and serial number and retain them for your records Model number Serial number WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Declaration of Conformity Model Number DR 100 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
55. n ON no sound is output during recording in recording standby or when headphones are connected Connecting monitors and headphones To listen with headphones connect them to the connector To listen with an external monitoring system powered speakers or an audio system connect it to the LINE OUT connector Powered speakers or audio system TASCAM DR 100 21 5 Screens and Operation Basics Home Screen This screen appears when the unit s power 1s turned on Press the HOME key at any time to open this screen o Bi D00010 AAA erat 0 D DEDOS av 0R 100 0000 way at lesser paraa NA uN Pu W 1 Playback speed Pa inte 4 A 2 Loop repeat playback status ae Single playback PE Single track repeat playback FALL All track repeat playback DHD Loop playback Input monitoring status See Using input monitoring MONITOR on page 41 Aon OFF 017 ON 4 Power supply status m Lithium ion battery ml AA batteries ita AC Adapter When batteries are used the amount of power remaining is shown as tum Qu A When battery power is depleted the empty battery icon J blinks The power soon turns OFF automatically NOTE Sometimes a Battery Low warning appears when recording or conducting other demanding operations even when battery power remains Recorder operation status M Stopped Il Paused e Playing back mer Fast forwarding lt
56. ng is not possible There is no file that can be played back The file might be damaged There 1s no playback file so DIVIDE and OVERDUB cannot be executed If any of these errors occur turn the unit power OFF and restart 1t Ifthe power cannot be turned OFF remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter if connected If the error message continues to appear please contact a TEAC Repair Center TASCAM DR 100 49 12 Specifications Audio input ratings XLR MIC IN L R inputs Connectors XLR 3 32equivalent balanced Input impedance 1 2 KQ e GAIN HIGH setting Standard input level 58 dBu Maximum input level 42 dBu e GAIN MID setting Standard input level 36 dBu Maximum input level 20 dBu e GAIN LOW setting Standard input level 14 dBu Maximum input level 2 dBu LINE IN input Connector 3 5 mm stereo minijack Input impedance 23 kQ Standard input level 10 dBV Maximum input level 6 dBV O LINE OUT output Connector 3 5 mm stereo minijack Standard output level 10 dBV Maximum output level 6 dBV O output Connector 3 5 mm stereo minijack Maximum output 25 mW 25 mW with 32 Q headphone connection O Built in speakers Output 0 4 W Audio performance Frequency response LINE IN gt LINE OUT 20 Hz 20 kHz 1 3 dB 44 1 kHz 20 Hz 22 kHz 1 3 dB 48 kHz Distortion LINE IN gt LINE OUT Less than 0 01 S N ratio LINE IN gt LINE OUT 90 dB or more Compatible aud
57. nnnnnns 1 e Wired remote control CADICs 052 sccsnassssaconseedaacinneses 1 VY AAT RI PO POMAR aan E abangan la a l e Owner s manual this document 000000 1 Please open the packaging carefully to avoid damaging the unit and keep the box and packaging for transportation in the future Conventions used in this manual The following conventions are used in this manual e SD memory card is sometimes abbreviated as SD card e Keys and connectors on this device are indicated like this KEY e Messages on the unit s screen are shown like this Message e Additional information is provided as necessary as tips notes and cautions These are tips about how to use the unit These provide additional explanations and describe special cases Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury damage to equipment or lost recording data for example TASCAM DR 100 7 1 Introduction Recycling the lithium on battery This unit uses a lithium ion battery When you no longer need the battery please help preserve the valuable resources 1t contains by returning 1t to a business that recycles rechargeable batteries E Please contact a TASCAM sales representative if you have any questions ed Li ion00 Trademarks copyrights and disclaimers e TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation e SDHC logo is a trademark e Microsoft and Wind
58. nnonrnonornnnorornoronnornrnarorranos 7 Included items 0e een en anon nenanem anana eea 7 Conventions used in this manual 7 Recycling the lithium ion battery 8 Trademarks copyrights and disclaimers 8 SIDE AO OIE 9 Precautions for USE rss 9 Beware of condensation eeeeern 9 Cleaning the unit 9 2 Quick Start Guide 10 Turn the power On 10 Prepare to record A 11 Start and stop recording o ooceniccininnininninnnnrnnonrnoos 11 Play and stop playback o ooooiocio0mo0 12 Turn the power off 12 3 Names and Functions of Parts 13 TOD RMB i a naka a 13 Right side panel 14 BES AINE raro ara 14 A sie positon asin 14 Kear AN arrasan 15 Bottom panel 15 Remote control RC DR100 0 n naenin 16 4 Preparation for Use 17 Using With batteries 0anaenen anon ana anana anane aaa 17 Using the lithium ion Dattery ccc 17 Charging the lithium ion battery 17 Using AA batteries asanes nenen nenen nenen n nane n ena 17 Using both types of batteries together 18 Using an AC adapter sold separately 18 Preparing the remote control 18 Installing the batt
59. o open the HEHH screen 2 Use the wheel to select EREHE and press the ENTER MARK key at EJ MUSIC OR MO NONA Q0100_0001 42 OR 100_0000 waw 42 OR 100_0001 way Fi The Root Folder Holds all subfolders and files A folder that contains a subfolder A folders that does not contain a subfolder 3 Currently open folder ia Audio file 3 Use the wheel to select a closed folder BROWSE im E MLS IC 41081 00_0000 CA DO oot A OR 100 0000 waw A OR 100 0001 waw 4 Press the gt gt key to open the folder and view the files and folders inside it BROWSE ia ORT OO 0001 ADR 100_ 0010 waw A OR 100_ 0011 wav A DR 100_001 2 wav 5 Press the Ht4 key to close the folder and move up a level Working with folders 1 Press the MENU key to open the HEHH screen 2 Use the wheel to select EFflWSE and press the ENTER MARK key 3 Use the wheel to select a folder and press the ENTER MARK key to open a submenu 38 TASCAM DR 100 Use the 44 and PPI keys to move up and down the folder levels and press the ENTER MARK key to open the submenu Use the wheel to select items on the same folder level BROWSE namu DUR WU DLL SE A DR T 40 00 LLe Jl DR 100_00 Jl DR T OO 0002 was Choose CANCEL from the submenu to close it 4 Choose one of the following options from the submenu and press the ENTER MARK key to execute it The first file in the selecte
60. on allows you to delay the start of recording by 0 3 seconds fixed interval after the RECORD 0 key is pressed This is useful when you want to avoid recording the sound of pressing the RECORD 0 key 1 Press the MENU key to open the HEHH screen 2 Use the wheel to select FE SETTING and press the ENTER MARK key 3 Set the CELA item to OH REC SETTING gt i FORMAT WAY 2 bit SAMPLE 48k SIZE 26 PRE REC OFF DELAY GEE 2ha4m Set PRE REC to OFF when you set REC DELAY to ON 6 Recording Recording playback and input sounds together overdubbing When an audio file is playing back you can record the playback sound together with the input sound This creates a new file and does not overwrite the playback file Adjust the levels of the input and playback sounds Before recording the input and playback sounds together you should carefully balance their levels 1 Turn input monitoring ON This allows you to listen to the input sound even if the unit is not recording or in recording standby See Using input monitoring MONITOR on page 41 2 Select the audio file that you want to record and press the PLAY PAUSE gt Il key to start playback 3 Adjust the playback and input signals so that the PEAK indicator does not light See Adjusting the playback volume on page 36 e You cannot change the input monitoring setting during recording or when in recording standby e W
61. ove the cursor left on menu screens as well as to move up a level on the BROWSE screen See Showing files inside folders on page 38 2 gt key Press this key briefly to move to the start of the next file Press and hold this to search a track forward Use it also to move the cursor right on menu screens and to move down one level on the BREMWSE screen See Working with folders on page 38 43 STOP WH key Press to stop playback and recording See Stop recording on page 27 Use it also to cancel certain operations select ff PLAY PAUSE II key Press to start and pause playback See Playback PLAY on page 33 5 RECORD 6 key Press to start and pause recording See Recording on page 27 AUTO key Use this to make various settings for the automatic recording function and to enable it See Automatic recording AUTO REC on page 29 9 ENTER MARK key Use this to confirm selections When recording use 1t to add markers manually See Adding marks manually to a recording on page 30 Wheel Use this to select items and change values on setting screens See 10 Settings and Information on page 40 Use it also to change the playback position in TASCAM DR 100 13 3 Names and Functions of Parts a track See Using the wheel to change the PB CONTROL key playback position on page 33 Use to open and close the playback control screen INPUT selec
62. ows are either regis tered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Macintosh Mac OS and Mac OS A are trade marks of Apple Inc e 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 terres trial 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 applications and the like or on physical media compact discs digital versatile 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 e MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson e Other company names product names and logos 1n this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners 8 TASCAM DR 100 Any data including but not limited to information described herein are intended only as 1llustrations of such data and or information and not as the specifications for such data and or information TEAC Corporation disclaims any warranty that any use of such data and or information shall be free from infringement of any third party s intellectual property rights or other proprietary ri
63. playback See Playback PLAY on page 33 AUTO REC key Use this with the automatic recording function Unlike the key on the main unit this key alone can put the unit into recording standby See Automatic recording AUTO REC on page 29 Use the main unit to make various AUTO REC function settings D MARK key Use this to set playback position markers that can be skipped to See Mark function on page 30 Using with batteries This unit can be powered by both a lithium ion battery and two AA batteries By using both types of batteries together the unit can be operated continuously for a long time Moreover one type of battery can be changed while the unit continues to operate when for example the charge becomes low in one of the batteries Types of batteries that can be used e Lithium ion battery included e AA alkaline batteries LR6 e AA Ni MH batteries HR15 51 e Manganese dry cell batteries R6 cannot be used with this unit e This unit cannot recharge Ni MH batteries Use a commercially available recharger Using the lithium ion battery Open the battery compartment cover on the side of the unit and insert the battery into the compartment with the correct orientation Charging the lithium ion battery There are two ways to charge the lithium ion battery Charging with an AC adapter Connect a PS P520 AC adapter sold separately to the unit s DC IN 5V connector
64. press the ENTER MARK Key 3 Set the LEVEL screen item to amp UTG or LAT kama TYPE MOHO LOW CUT 40Hz LEVEL CTRL Values AUTO default LMT 4 Set the LIMITER AUTO switch on the back of the unit to ON UN DR 100 TEAC CORPORATION 5V If INPUT is set to LINE the limiter is activated regard less of this setting 42 TASCAM DR 100 Adjusting the playback level MIX BALANCE You can adjust the level of the playback sound when overdub recording and when input monitoring is ON 1 Press the MENU key to open the HEHU 2 Use the wheel to select ENTER MARK key 3 Use the wheel to set the value screen E and press the cun 125 I Values 0 20 default is 20 You cannot adjust this value when input monitoring is off See Using input monitoring MONITOR on page 41 Setting the file name format You can set the format of the names given to files when recorded by this unit File name format 1 Press the MENU key to open the HEHU 2 Use the wheel to select FILE HAHE ENTER MARK key 3 Set the 7 screen and press the E item to OED or GATE FILE HAME quan TYPE I WORD DR AA SAMPLE DR H A way Values WORD default DATE c Six characters set with the y WORD 1 as sl file name for example ir i a wa Dati x The ome 1s used as me file name for ola id The date s determin
65. rce MAIN When both the lithium ion battery and AA batteries are installed you can set one as a main power source and the other as a backup Usually the unit uses the main power source When the remaining power of the main battery source becomes low the unit automatically switches to the backup allowing continued operation The battery source currently used and the amount of remaining power it has are shown at the upper right of the Home Screen DO0n 00m 18 0 j OR 100 0000 way FOLDER ood 008 T 1 Press the MENU key to open the HEHH screen 2 Use the wheel to select ESTTEE and press the ENTER MARK key 3 Use the 41 item to set the main battery power source 10 Settings and Information Values Li Ion lithium ion battery AA BATTERY namu MAIN EGEA AA TYPE ALKALI The power turns off if the backup battery source does not have enough charge In this case all recordings settings and other data will be lost Changing batteries when the power is on If both the lithium ion battery and AA batteries are installed you can change batteries while continuing to record and use other functions In the following sections for simplicity we refer to the main battery and backup battery even though the unit uses two AA batteries Both AA batteries should be changed together Changing the main battery Before changing the main battery confirm that its charge has become low enough
66. requency Hz Bit rate kbps CBR VBR Sampling frequency Hz CBR constant bit rate VBR variable bit rate TITLE Shows the file name If an MP3 file has ID3 tag title information that information appears DATE Date of file creation SIZE File size 40 TASCAM DR 100 Card information CARD __INFOMATION tu i FEEF J TOTAL MUSIC 255 CO TOTAL FOLDER 15 1 85 7A BM TOTAL SIZE USED SIZE 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 capacity REMAIN SIZE USED SIZE Shows the amount of unused used capacity on the SD card Press the 44 or BPI key to switch between REMAIN SIZE and USED SIZE System information SYSTEM INFORMATION namu He CUESRED SPD FS a AUTO OFF OFF BACKLIGHT Ssec Systen 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 10 Settings and Information Battery information BATTERY INFORHATIOR namu BOTTERY 4 43 ja Li Ion Cai AA Liz ALKALI Li lon Amount of power remaining priority 1 main 2 backup AA Amount of power remaining priority 1 main 2 backup battery
67. s moved from a cold to a warm place or used after a sudden temperature change there is a danger of condensation vapor in the air could condense on the internal mechanism making correct operation impossible To prevent this or if this occurs let the unit sit for one or two hours at the new room temperature before using 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 or cause fading 1 Introduction TASCAM DR 100 9 2 Quick Start Guide Follow these steps to use the built in mics UNI MIC to record and playback your recording TASCAM PS P520 Tu rn the power on sold separately 1 Prepare the power supply To use battery power install a charged lithium ion battery or AA batteries See Using with batteries on page 17 Types of batteries that can be used e Lithium ion battery included 2 Insert an SD card e AA alkaline batteries LR6 Insert a new SD card or one that has been e AA Ni MH batteries HR15 51 formatted for use with this unit See Inserting and removing SD cards on page 20 e Manganese dry cell batteries R6 cannot be used with this unit e This unit cannot recharge Ni MH batteries Use a commercially available recharger Installation of the lithium ion battery e An SD card is already installed when the un
68. s the ENTER MARK key Overview Explanation PLAY Select a file and play 1t and return to the Home Screen Show file information Add a file to the playlist Erase a file File operations Close the popup menu PLAYLIST screen select a file and press the ENTER MARK key Overview Explanation PLAY Play the selected file ALL CLE Remove all files from the playlist Edit the PLAYLIST BELETE Remove the selected file from the playlist file 1s not erased from the card Change the position of the track in the playlist Close the popup menu Home Screen press the RECORD key when MONITOR is ON Menu Display Setting Explanation Record an overdub Home Screen press the QUICK key Menu Display Setting Explanation Add a tag to the file name TASCAM DR 100 47 11 Messages The following is a list of the popup messages that might appear on the DR 100 under certain conditions Refer to this list if one of these popup messages appears and you want to check the meaning or determine a proper response Message 48 TASCAM DR 100 Meaning and response The DIVIDE function would cause the file name to exceed 200 characters The DIVIDE function adds or _ E to the end of the file name Before choosing the DIVIDE function connect the unit to a computer and edit the file name to less than 198 characters The DIVIDE function would cause the file name to be the same as that of an existing file The DIVIDE function adds
69. s useful for distinguishing important files from unimportant ones for example 1 When the Home Screen is open press the QUICK key to open a popup menu MARK key 3 Use the wheel to select a symbol or and press the ENTER MARK key to add it to the name or press the STOP key to cancel adding a symbol namu H 0 OH OO st QUICK a 100_0000 waw ALL ajah OF T If you add a tag the filename changes as follows For example if the file name is DR 100 0000 wav then the new filename becomes DR 100 0000 o wav or DR 100 0000 x wav Delete the selected playback file QUICK DEL You can easily delete the selected playback file 1 When the Home Screen is open press the QUICK key to open a popup menu MARK key 3 Press the ENTER MARK key to delete the file or press the STOP W key to cancel deletion E OOWOOnO0s NN LL pinka DO DODO was ALL ajah OF T TASCAM DR 100 39 10 Settings and Information Using the INFORMATION screens Various information about this unit can be checked on these screens 1 Press the MENU key to open the HEHH screen 2 Use the wheel to select HFQEMATION and press the ENTER MARK key 3 Use the wheel to change the open page File information FILE INFORMATION cuna 2 dhit ST 48 Ak TITLE OR 100_0000 wa DATE 266898311 00 00 21 611 byte WAV MP3 File format Bit length Stereo mono Sampling f
70. speaker on page 21 3 Omnidirectional stereo mic pair OMNI MIC Two built in mics allow recording in stereo Select OMNI using the INPUT switch to set these as the input source See Setting the input on page 25 4 Display Shows a variety of information See 5 Screens and Operation Basics on page 22 CHARGE indicator Lights when charging and turns off when charging is complete See Charging the lithium ion battery on page 17 PEAK indicator Lights when the input volume is too high See Adjusting the input level on page 27 D HOME key Press this key when one of the setting screens Is open to return to the Home Screen When the Home Screen is open press this to switch between displaying elapsed and remaining time See Home Screen on page 22 MENU key Press to open the MEHU Screen See Using menus on page 23 1 0 LOOP key Press to set starting IN and ending OUT points for loop playback See Loop playback I O LOOP on page 36 QUICK key Opens the QUICK TAG and DELETE menu See Add identification tags to files QUICK TAG and Delete the selected playback file QUICK DEL on page 39 A raa key Press this key briefly to return to the start of a file If the playback position 1s already near the start of a track it will skip to the start of the previous file Press and hold this to search a track in reverse Use it also to m
71. t recording after temporarily pausing e Mark information is stored in the file with numbers between 01 99 The maximum number of marks in a file s 99 Moving to a mark position You can move to marks in the currently selected file when paused and during playback You can use this function to identify points to create shortcuts to the beginning of songs for example Press the H 4 keys while pressing and holding the ENTER MARK key during playback or when stopped You cannot move to a mark in a different file NGGON IE moment before pushing RECORD PRE REC By using prerecording when the unit is in recording standby you can record up to two seconds of the signal input before the RECORD 0 button 1s pushed to start recording 1 Press the MENU key to open the HEHH screen 2 Use the wheel to select FE SETTING and press the ENTER MARK key 3 Set the FRE FEC item to OM REC SETTING gt i FORMAT WAY 2 bit SAMPLE 48k SIZE 26 PRE REC gt DELAY 3 OFF Zh mi TIP By using this in combination with the auto record function you can record events without losing the beginnings of sounas e Ifthe amount of time in record standby s less than two seconds the sound for that amount of time s recorded e You cannot use the PRE REC function with overdub recording When overdubbing please set the PRE REC item OFF Delaying the start of recording REC DELAY This functi
72. tend very far even as the INPUT volume setting approaches 10 set the MIC GAIN to H On the other hand if the level meters stay extended even as the INPUT volume setting approaches 0 set the MIC GAIN to L If the INPUT switch is set to LINE the MIC GAIN setting has no effect MIC GAIN H high Use with meetings voices and other quiet or distant sounds M mid Use with acoustic guitars and wind instruments for example L low Use with band performances and other loud or close sounds 6 Recording e When in recording standby or during recording the speaker does not output sound even if the SPEAKER switch is ON e Connect headphones sold separately to the head phones connector aw if you want to adjust the level or record while monitoring the input e Use the SP OUT volume to adjust the monitor ing volume This does not affect the sound of the recording e n addition to adjusting the input volume try adjusting the distance and angles between the mics and sound sources e Use the auto gain control and limiter functions to prevent loud sound sources from distorting when recording See Using the auto gain contro and limiter LEVEL CTRL on page 42 Recording Press the RECORD 6 key to put the unit in recording standby aie LE LAT E 00400 00 L emer P1 AE WAU 24bit ae j Stop recording When recording press the STOP IM key to stop recording
73. the speed 3 Use the FEE item to adjust the playback speed O PE CONTROL m YSA OH SPEED gt 4 Press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen 5 Press the PB CONTROL key briefly to turn this function ON and OFF You can also turn PB CONTROL ON and OFF from the PB CONTROL screen Adjusting the playback volume The volume output from the built in speaker or the N connector can be adjusted by using the 9 SP OUTPUT dial 8 Connecting with a Computer By connecting this unit with a computer using the USB cable you can transfer audio files on the SD card in the unit to a computer as well as transfer audio files on the computer to the SD card in the unit This unit can handle audio files of the following formats only stereo files MP3 32 320 kbps 44 1 48 kHz WAV 44 1 48 kHz 16 24 bit Computer You cannot use this unit s other functions when it is connected to a computer by USB When connected AA Le use appears on the screen of the conden If an SD card is not propery i mene pero making the USB connection save Data appears on the screen This unit appears on the computer screen as external volume named DR 100 Connecting a computer Confirm that an SD card is properly inserted into the unit and use the included USB cable to connect this unit with a computer Transferring files to a computer 1 Click the DR 100 drive on the computer screen to sho
74. tion switch and to turn its functions ON and OFF See Set to the desired input signal source See e playback speed PB CONTROL Setting the input on page 25 Right side panel 2 Battery compartment specialized lithium ion battery Compartment for the unit s dedicated lithium 10n battery See Using the lithium ion battery on page 17 22 INPUT LEVEL knob Adjusts the input volume See Adjusting the input level on page 27 25 HOLD switch Shift in the direction of the arrow to engage the hold function which prevents unintentional operation POWER k ey Press and hold to turn the power ON and OFF 27 4 SP OUTPUT volume Use to adjust the volume output from the headphones Y Connector Use to connect headphones See Connecting monitors and headphones on page 21 USB DC IN E O OM PO ER 23 USB port LINE OUT connector Connect to a computer using the included USB Use a stereo minijack cable to connect to the line cable See S Connecting with a Computer on input connector on an external device See Con page 37 necting monitors and headphones on page 21 DC IN 5V connector LINE IN connector Connect a PS P520 AC adapter sold separately Use a stereo minijack cable to connect to the line Do not connect any other type of AC adapter output connector on audio equipment or other external device See Recording an external device LINE on page 2
75. to HARK a tl AUTO REG inl MODE E START LEVEL 24dB END LEVEL 48d8 END DELAY 3 5sec 3 Set the value of the Ei LEVEL item 4 Set the value of the START LEVEL item 5 Press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen 6 Press the RECORD 0 Key while holding down the AUTO key to put the unit into recording standby Recording starts automatically when the input signal exceeds the 27827 LEVEL value e Press the STOP MW key to stop automatic recording e You can also add marks manually See Adding marks manually to a recording on page 30 TASCAM DR 100 29 6 Recording Automatically pausing recording PAUSE You can set the unit to automatically pause after the input level of the recording becomes less than the EE LEVEL setting and the EXD PELA time passes 1 Press the AUTO key to open the AUTO FEC screen 2 Set the MODE item to FALSE i MODE MEG START LEVEL 24dE END LEVEL 48d6 END DELAY sec 3 Set the value of the Ext LEVEL item 4 Set the value of the Ext 5 Press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen DELAY item 6 Press the RECORD 0 key while holding down the AUTO key to put the unit into recording standby Recording starts automatically when the input signal exceeds the START LEVEL value Press the STOP IM key to stop automatic recording Start new files automatically during recording TRK INC A new file can be created auto
76. type setting When using an AC adapter the amount of power remaining in the lithium ion battery is not shown The am icon always appears IHFORMATION quan Li Ion tm i At AA Liz ALKALI Using input monitoring MONITOR Normally the unit must be recording or in record standby to monitor the input sound level In order to conduct overdub recording however you need to balance the levels of the playback and input sounds beforehand This function allows you to monitor the input sound even during playback 1 Press the MENU key to open the HEHH screen 2 Use the wheel to select HFUT SETTING and press the ENTER MARK Key 3 Set the HOHITOR item to OH tam MONITOR E HIC Values OFF default ON You cannot change this setting during recording or record standby Setting mono input TYPE When recording with just one connected external XLR mic for example you can input and record its input signal to both left and right channels 1 Press the MENU key to open the HEHH screen 2 Use the wheel to select HFUT SETTING and press the ENTER MARK key 3 Set the TYFE item to MOHO INPUT SETTING 5 ku TWPE MOHO LOW CUT OFF LEVEL CTRL AUTO Values STEREO default MONO If INPUT s set to LINE recording s always in stereo regardless of this setting When set to MONO recordings are not made as mono files but rather as stereo files with identical
77. u to set and move to locations in a recording DIVIDE function allows you to split a file at the position you select PRE REC function allows the unit to record the two seconds of sound before recording is acti vated pre recording User words and dates can be set for file names Quick Tag function allows you to quickly iden tify files REC DELAY allows you to avoid recording the sound of pushing the RECORD 60 key Automatic track incrementing creates a new file and continues recording when a file size or input level set in advance is exceeded Track incrementing allows the creation of new files at any time during recording without paus ing Tripod mounting hole built in Wireless remote control RC DR100 included with wired remote control adapter and cable 1 Introduction e Soft case and windscreen included Included items This product includes the following items If any of the accessories are missing or appear to have been damaged during transportation please contact TEAC Corporation s Main GIT jana sedaja gain gan a aa a aa kaga kanan ajak ia a kaajak 1 e SD memory card installed in the main unit 1 e BP L2 custom lithium ion battery 1 including warranty and manual e USB GA aaa 1 A 1 WINS Oriana 1 e Wireless remote control RC DRI100 1 e Coin battery for remote control CR2025 1 e Wired remote control adapter ccccnnnnnnnnnnncon
78. ve 8d DFR 100_0SANcEL 5 DR 100_0004 way Select ALi CLE from the submenu and press the ENTER MARK key to open a confirmation screen Press the ENTER MARK key to remove all files from the playlist or press the STOP W key to cancel this operation Files deleted from the playlist are not erased from the unit Play files in the playlist PLAY 1 2 Press the MENU key to open the MEH screen Use the wheel to select FLi 151 and press the ENTER MARK Key Use the wheel to select the file that you want to play and press the ENTER MARK key PLAYLIST namu ez OR 100_01 FER EP 3 0R 100_0 move 4 0FR 100_o0C8NCEL 5 DR 100_0004 way 4 Select BELETE from the submenu and press the ENTER MARK key to delete the file 4 Select FLAY from the submenu and press the 5 Repeat these procedures to delete other files ENTER CO ncucen and start playback Files deleted from the playlist are not erased from the unit TASCAM DR 100 35 1 Playback Loop playback 1 0 LOOP You can set an IN point starting point and OUT point ending point within a file and play the part of the file between these points repeatedly 1 When the Home Screen is open and the track is playing or paused press the I O LOOP key at the position where you want the loop to start to set the IN point zz Y DR 100 PORTABLE DIGITAL RECORDER HOME MENU PB CONTROL UNI rOMNI LINEQOOOXLR 00002 INPUT 1 0
79. w the MUSIC and UTILITY folders 2 Open the MUSIC folder and drag and drop the files that you want to transfer to the computer to destinations of your choice Transferring files from a computer 1 Click the DR 100 drive on the computer screen to show the MUSIC and UTILITY folders 2 Drag and drop files on the computer that you want to transfer to the unit to the MUSIC folder e You can manage the MUSIC folder from the computer e You can create subfolders in the MUSIC folder up to the second level for use with this unit The DR 100 cannot recognize subfolders and audio files on the third level or below DR 100 F Cok File Edit View Favorites Tools Help a z PF P search Folders Fr Address D Go O MANUAL File and Folder Tasks a MUSIC al UTILITY D Make a new folder A Publish this Folder to the Web ZZ Share this folder Other Places i My Computer My Documents E Shared Documents My Network Places The MUSIC and UTILITY folders are in the DR 100 drive Disconnecting from a computer Before disconnecting the USB cable use the proper procedures for your computer to unmount the DR 100 as an external drive The recorder will automatically restart See the computer s operation manual for instructions about how to unmount an external drive TASCAM DR 100 37 9 Working with Files and Folders Showing files inside folders 1 Press the MENU key t

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