Tascam da3000 User Manual

D01185420B

DA-3000

2ch Audio Recorder AD/DA Converter

OWNER'S MANUAL

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT 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 exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the litera­ture accompanying the appliance.

For Canada

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR

SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

THIS CLASS A DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN
ICES-003.CET

APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DE LA CLASSE A EST CONFORME A LA
NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.

For U.S.A.

This equipment complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) This device may not cause interference and

2) This device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.

INFORMATION TO THE USER

This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor­dance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.

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.

IN USA/CANADA, USE ONLY ON 120 V SUPPLY.

CE Marking Information
a) Applicable electromagnetic environment: E4

b) The average half-cycle r.m.s. inrush current

1. On initial switch-on : 0.49 Arms

2. After a supply interruption of 5s : 0.23 Arms

For the customers in Europe

WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this
product may cause radio interference in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures.

Pour les utilisateurs en Europe

AVERTISSEMENT
Il s'agit d'un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement
domestique, cet appareil peut provoquer des
interférences radio, dans ce cas l'utilisateur peut être
amené à prendre des mesures appropriées.

Für Kunden in Europa

Warnung
Dies ist eine Einrichtung, welche die Funk-Entstörung
nach Klasse A besitzt. Diese Einrichtung kann im
Wohnbereich Funkstörungen versursachen; in diesem
Fall kann vom Betrieber verlang werden, angemessene
Maßnahmen durchzuführen und dafür aufzukommen.

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

TASCAM DA-3000

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We, TEAC EUROPE GmbH. Bahnstrasse 12, 65205
Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, Germany declare in own
responsibility, the TEAC product described in this
manual is in compliance with the corresponding
technical standards.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1 Read these instructions.

2 Keep these instructions.

3 Heed all warnings.

4 Follow all instructions.

5 Do not use this apparatus near water.

6 Clean only with dry cloth.

7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
ampliers) that produce heat.

9 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
t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replace­ment of the obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recep­tacles, and the point where they exit from the appa­ratus.

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

specied 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.

• The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power
from the AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/ON
switch not in the ON position.

• The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the
disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

• Caution should be taken when using earphones or
headphones with the product because excessive
sound pressure (volume) from earphones or
headphones can cause hearing loss.

• If you are experiencing problems with this product,
contact TEAC for a service referral. Do not use the
product until it has been repaired.

CAUTION

• 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 should be located close enough to
the AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power
cord plug at any time.

• If the product uses batteries (including a battery
pack or installed batteries), they should not be
exposed to sunshine, fire or excessive heat.

• CAUTION for products that use replaceable lithium
batteries: there is danger of explosion if a battery is
replaced with an incorrect type of battery. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type.

WARNING

• Products with Class ! construction are equipped
with a power supply cord that has a grounding
plug. The cord of such a product must be plugged
into an AC outlet that has a protective grounding
connection.

RACK-MOUNTING THE UNIT

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Use the supplied rack-mounting kit to mount the unit in a
standard 19-inch rack, as shown below.

Remove the feet of the unit before mounting.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.

CAUTION

Leave 1U of space above the unit for ventilation.

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Allow at least 10 cm (4 in) at the rear of the unit for

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ventilation.

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Safety Information

CAUTIONS ABOUT BATTERIES

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This product uses batteries. Misuse of batteries could
cause a leak, rupture or other trouble. Always abide by
the following precautions when using batteries.

Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries. The

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batteries could rupture or leak, causing fire or injury.

When installing batteries, pay attention to the

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polarity indications (plus/minus (+/–) orientation), and

install them correctly in the battery compartment as
indicated. Putting them in backward could make the
batteries rupture or leak, causing fire, injury or stains
around them.

When you store or dispose batteries, isolate their terminals

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with insulation tape or something like that to prevent

them from contacting other batteries or metallic objects.

When throwing used batteries away, follow the

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disposal instructions indicated on the batteries and the

local disposal laws.

Do not use batteries other than those specified. Do not

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mix and use new and old batteries or different types of

batteries together. The batteries could rupture or leak,
causing fire, injury or stains around them.

Do not carry or store batteries together with small

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metal objects. The batteries could short, causing leak,

rupture or other trouble.

Do not heat or disassemble batteries. Do not put them

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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

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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.

The unit power should be off when you install and

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replace batteries.

Remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the unit

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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

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battery could harm skin or clothing.

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For European Customers

Pb, Hg, Cd

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Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment

(a) All electrical and electronic equipment should be

disposed of separately from the municipal waste
stream via designated collection facilities appointed
by the government or the local authorities.

(b) By disposing of the electrical and electronic

equipment correctly, you will help save valuable
resources and prevent any potential negative effects
on human health and the environment.

(c) Improper disposal of waste equipment can have

serious effects on the environment and human health
as a result of the presence of hazardous substances in
electrical and electronic equipment.

(d) The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates

that electrical and electronic equipment must be
collected and disposed of separately from household
waste.

(e) The return and collection systems are available to

the end users. For more detailed information about
disposal of old electrical and electronic equipment,
please contact your city office, waste disposal service
or the shop where you purchased the equipment.

Safety Information

Disposal of batteries and/or accumulators

(a) Waste batteries and/or accumulators should be

disposed of separately from the municipal waste
stream via designated collection facilities appointed
by the government or the local authorities.

(b) By disposing of waste batteries and/or accumulators

correctly, you will help save valuable resources and
prevent any potential negative effects on human
health and the environment.

(c) Improper disposal of waste batteries and/or

accumulators can have serious effects on the
environment and human health as a result of the
presence of hazardous substances in batteries and/or
accumulators.

(d) The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates

that batteries and/or accumulators must be collected
and disposed of separately from household waste.

If the battery or accumulator contains more than

the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/
or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive
(2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb),
mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will be indicated
beneath the crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol.

(e) The return and collection systems are available to

the end users. For more detailed information about
disposal of waste batteries and/or accumulators,
please contact your city office, waste disposal service
or the shop where you purchased them.

For China

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“仅适用于海拔 2000m 以下地区安全使用”

“仅适用于非熱帯气候条件下安全使用”

产品有毒有害物质或元素的名称及含量

机种 ：DA-3000 有毒有害物质或元素

品名

1 CHASSIS 部份 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
2 FRONT PANEL 部份 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
3 螺丝部份 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
4 线材部份 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
5 PCB Assy 部份 × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
6 电源部份 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
7 附属品部份 × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
8 LABEL 部份 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
9 包装部份 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

○ ：表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含有量均在 SJ/T11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求以下。
× ：表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 SJ/T11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求。
（针对现在代替技术困难的电子部品及合金中的铅 )

铅

(Pb)

汞

(Hg)

镉

(Cd)

六价铬

(Cr6+)

多溴联苯

(PBB)

多溴二苯醚

(PBDE)

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Contents

1 – Introduction ..............................................8

Features .................................................................................. 8

Included items .....................................................................8

Conventions used in this manual ..................................8

Trademarks ............................................................................ 9

Precautions for placement and use ..............................9

Power supply ........................................................................ 9

Beware of condensation ...................................................9

Cleaning the unit ................................................................. 9

Using the TEAC Global Site .............................................. 9

User registration .................................................................. 9

SD cards, CF cards and USB flash drives ....................10

Precautions for use ....................................................10

Media that has been confirmed for use

with this unit ...............................................................10

SD card write protection .........................................10

SD card and CF card formatting ...........................10

2 – Names and Functions of Parts ...............11

Wireless remote control (TASCAM RC-10) ................14

Home Screen ..................................................................... 14

Menu structure .................................................................. 15

Menu screen operation basics .....................................15

Menu operation procedures ..................................16

3 – Preparations ............................................ 17

Preparing the remote control .......................................18

Installing the battery ................................................18

When to change the battery ..................................18

Warnings about battery use...................................18

Using the wireless remote control ....................... 18

Turning the power on and off ...................................... 19

Setting the date and time .............................................. 19

Adjusting the brightness ................................................ 19

Inserting and ejecting SD and CF cards ....................20

Inserting SD and CF cards .......................................20

Ejecting SD and CF cards .........................................20

SD card write protection .........................................20

Connecting/disconnecting USB flash drives ...........21

Connecting USB flash drives ..................................21

Disconnecting USB flash drives ............................21

Selecting the media used ..............................................21

Preparing SD/CF cards and USB flash drives ...........21

4 – Recording ................................................22

Unexpected power interruptions ...............................22

Selecting the input source ............................................22

Showing the input source ..............................................22

Setting the recording file format ................................23

Using the sampling rate converter .............................23

Monitoring the input signal ..........................................24

Adjusting the input signal level ...................................24

Setting the peak hold indicators ................................. 24

Setting the master clock .................................................25

Setting the reference level ............................................25

Using this unit as an AD/DA converter ......................26

Basic recording operations ............................................26

Sync recording ...................................................................27

Activating and setting sync recording ..............27

Sync recording operation .......................................27

Creating new higher-numbered tracks

automatically ..................................................................... 28

Creating a higher numbered track manually ..........28

Setting the automatic mark function ........................29

Adding marks manually during recording ..............29

Adding marks when recording .............................29

Using the oscillator (OSC) ............................................... 29

Setting the pause mode .................................................30

Setting the file name format ........................................30

Inputting and editing characters ......................... 31

Media capacities and recording times ......................31

5 – Folder and file operations

(BROWSE screen) .....................................32

Opening the BROWSE screen .......................................32

BROWSE screen navigation ...........................................32

Icons on the BROWSE screen ........................................32

Folder operations ..............................................................33

File operations ...................................................................33

Editing folder and file names ........................................34

Deleting folders and files ...............................................34

Moving and copying folders and files .......................35

Registering folders and files in a playlist ................. 35

Viewing folder and file information ...........................36

Creating new folders .......................................................36

Dividing files .......................................................................37

Undoing file division (UNDO/REDO) ..........................38

6 − Playback ..................................................39

Playable file types .............................................................39

Files and tracks ............................................................39

Basic playback operations .............................................39

Playback .........................................................................39

Selecting tracks .................................................................39

Skipping to the previous or next track ............... 39

Selecting tracks directly ..........................................39

Searching backward and forward ...............................39

Locating to specific positions .......................................40

Locating to a position after partial entry ...........40

Adding marks manually during playback ................40

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Contents

Adding marks during playback .............................40

Locating to marks ......................................................40

Deleting marks ............................................................40

Setting the PLAY Mode ...................................................41

Repeat playback ................................................................ 41

Setting gapless playback mode ..................................41

7 – Recording/playback

with cascade connections ...................... 42

Overview of the cascade function ..............................42

Connections and preparations ....................................42

Preparing media ......................................................... 42

Selecting the media ..................................................42

Preparing cables .........................................................42

Setting the recording file format ........................42

Connecting and setting the devices ................... 43

Setting master and slave units ..............................44

Using cascaded units .......................................................45

8 – Editing playlists .......................................46

Overview of playlist editing ..........................................46

Opening the playlist screen ..........................................46

Registering tracks in a playlist ......................................46

Using the playlist menu ..................................................46

Moving around playlists .......................................... 47

Changing playlist names ......................................... 47

Deleting playlists ........................................................47

Creating a new playlist .............................................48

Playlist track menu operations .....................................48

Changing the playlist track order ......................... 49

Removing tracks from playlists ............................. 49

Digital input .................................................................56

Digital output .............................................................56

Other connectors .......................................................56

Audio performance ..........................................................57

Recording ......................................................................57

Playback .........................................................................57

Control input ......................................................................57

General .................................................................................57

Dimensional drawings ....................................................58

Block diagram.....................................................................59

9 – Miscellaneous functions ......................... 50

INFO button and indicator ...........................................50

Copying files between media (backing up) ............50

Viewing information about the media......................51

Restoring the factory settings ...................................... 51

Using a USB keyboard .....................................................51

Setting the keyboard type ......................................51

Using a keyboard to input text .............................52

Keyboard operation list ..................................................52

10 – Message Lists .........................................53

11 − Troubleshooting ...................................55

12 – Specifications ........................................56

Media and formats ...........................................................56

Inputs and outputs ...........................................................56

Analog inputs ..............................................................56

Analog outputs ........................................................... 56

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1 – Introduction

Thank you very much for purchasing a TASCAM DA-3000 2ch
Audio Recorder AD/DA Converter.

Before connecting and using the unit, please take time to read
this manual thoroughly to ensure you understand how to
properly set up and connect the unit, as well as the operation
of its many useful and convenient functions. After you have
finished reading this manual, please keep it in a safe place for
future reference.

You can also download the Owner's Manual from the TEAC
Global Site (http://teac-global.com/).

Features

2-channel PCM recording at up to 192kHz/24-bit resolution

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2-channel DSD recording at up to 5.6MHz

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SD card slot (supports SDHC standard for 4GB–32GB cards)

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CF card slot (supports UDMA)

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USB device port (for USB flash drives) supports playback

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and copying to and from SD/CF cards

USB keyboard port allows a keyboard to be connected for

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text input and external control

24-dot level meters have excellent visibility and their

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brightness can be adjusted

128x64-dot OLED display with high visibility and a wide

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viewing angle

RC-10 wireless remote control included

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Analog audio balanced and unbalanced connectors

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PCM digital audio AES-EBU/SPDIF connectors

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DSD digital audio SDIF-3/DSD-raw connectors

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WORD IN/OUT/THRU supported (OUT/THRU set with

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dedicated switch)

ADDA DIRECT mode that enables use as a standalone AD/

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DA converter

CASCADE function allows synchronized operation of

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multiple units (including clock and recording/playback

timing synchronization)
Temperature-compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO) enables

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high frequency precision (1 ppm or less)

1U rackmount size

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Included items

This product includes the following items.
Take care when opening the package not to damage the items.

Keep the packing materials for transportation in the future.
Please contact the retailer where you purchased this unit if any

of these items are missing or have been damaged during trans­portation.

• Main unit ................................................................................................. 1

• Power cord .............................................................................................. 1

• Wireless remote control unit (TASCAM RC-10) ........................ x1

• Lithium coin cell battery for remote control

(CR2025 preinstalled in remote control) .............x1

• A rack-mounting screw kit .............................................................. x1

• Warranty card ...................................................................................... x1

• Owner's Manual (this manual) .......................................................x1

Conventions used in this manual

The following conventions are used in this manual.

Buttons, connectors and other physical parts of this unit are

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indicated like this: MENU button

Text displayed on the display of the unit and external

•
devices appears like this:

The item or character shown highlighted (colors inverted)

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on the display is referred to as the “cursor” in some cases.

“CompactFlash card” is abbreviated as “CF card”.

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“SD memory card” is abbreviated as “SD card”.

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Additional information is provided as necessary as tips,

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notes and cautions.

TIP

These are tips about how to use the unit.

NOTE

These provide additional explanations and describe special
cases.

CAUTION

Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury,
damage to equipment or lost recording data, for example.

MENU

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1 – Introduction

Trademarks

TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation.

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SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

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CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation,

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registered in the United States and other countries.

Other company names, product names and logos in this

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document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of

their respective owners.

Any data, including, but not limited to information, described
herein are intended only as illustrations 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 rights, 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.

Precautions for placement and use

The operating temperature should be between 0°C and

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40°C (32°F and 104°F).

Do not install in the following types of places. Doing so

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could degrade the sound quality and/or cause malfunctions.

Places with significant vibrations or that are otherwise

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unstable

Near windows or other places exposed to direct sunlight

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Near heaters or other extremely hot places

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Extremely cold places

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Places with bad ventilation or high humidity

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Very dusty locations

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In order to assure good heat dissipation, do not place any

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object on top of the unit.

Do not install this unit on top of any heat-generating

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electrical device such as a power amplifier.

Power supply

Connect the unit to the standard power outlet. Hold the plug
when connecting and disconnecting the power cord.

Beware of condensation

If the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place, or used
immediately after a cold room has been heated or otherwise
exposed to a sudden temperature change, condensation could
occur. Should this happen, leave the unit for one or two hours
before turning the unit on.

Cleaning the unit

To clean the unit, wipe it gently with a soft dry cloth. Do not
wipe with chemical cleaning cloths, paint thinner, ethyl alcohol
or other chemical agents to clean the unit as they could damage
the surface.

Once every five years, please contact the retailer where you
purchased the unit or a TASCAM service center for internal
cleaning. If the unit is not cleaned for a long time and dust is
allowed to accumulate inside it, fire or malfunction could result.
Cleaning is more effective when conducted before the humid
season. Please check with us about the cost of internal cleaning.

Using the TEAC Global Site

You can download the Owner’s Manual necessary for this unit
from the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/).

1. Open the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/).

2. In the TASCAM Downloads section, click the desired
language to open the Downloads website page for that
language.

NOTE

If the desired language does not appear, click Other
Languages.

3. Click the product name in the “Search by Model Name”
section to open the Downloads page for that product.

4. Select and download the Owner’s Manual that are needed.

User registration

Customers in the USA, please visit the TASCAM website (http://
tascam.com/) to register as a user online.

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1 – Introduction

SD cards, CF cards and USB flash drives

This unit can use SD cards, CF cards and USB flash drives for
playback and SD/CF cards for recording.

A list of SD cards, CF cards and USB flash drives that have been
confirmed to operate with this unit can be found on the TEAC
Global Site (http://teac-global.com/).

Precautions for use

SD cards, CF cards and USB flash drives are built with high
precision. In order to prevent damage to a flash drive or card,
follow these precautions when handling them.

Do not leave them in extremely hot or cold places.

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Do not leave them in extremely humid places.

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Do not let them get wet.

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Do not put things on top of them or twist them.

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Do not allow them to be struck with force.

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Do not insert or remove them during recording, playback,

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data transfer or other operations that access them.

When transporting cards, carry them inside a memory card

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case or similar protection.

Media that has been confirmed for use with this unit

This unit uses SD cards, CF cards and USB flash drives for
playback and SD/CF cards for recording.

Microdrives cannot be used with this unit.
Moreover, some SD cards, CF cards and USB flash drives,

especially older ones, use slower flash memory components or
smaller internal buffers. When using an SD card, CF card or USB
flash drive like this, the unit might not operate properly.

A list of SD cards, CF cards and USB flash drives that have been
confirmed to operate with this unit can be found on the TEAC
Global Site (http://teac-global.com/). Please refer to this. You can
also contact TASCAM customer support.

SD card write protection

This unit writes track data to the media in order to improve
performance. Since track data cannot be written to write­protected SD cards, media reading will take longer and perfor­mance could otherwise be affected.

SD card and CF card formatting

SD cards, CF cards and USB flash drives that have been formatted
by this unit have been optimized to improve performance
during recording. For this reason, you should use this unit to
format the SD cards, CF cards and USB flash drives that you will
use with it. Using an SD card, CF card or USB flash drive that has
been formatted by a computer or other device might result in
errors when recording with this unit.

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Front panel

2 – Names and Functions of Parts

1 POWER switch

Use to turn the unit on and off.

CAUTION

Before turning the power on, minimize the volume of other
equipment that is connected to this unit. Failure to do so
might cause sudden loud noises, which could harm your
hearing or result in other trouble.

2 Level meters

These show the levels of the input sound, the playback
sound or the oscillator (OSC).

Levels less than the set reference level light green.
Levels greater than the set reference level light orange. (See

“Setting the reference level” on page 25.)

NOTE

When recording in PCM format, +3dB will not light.

3 Display

This shows a variety of information.

4 INFO button/indicator

Press this button when the INFO indicator is lit blue to show
the operation status of the unit on the display and light the
set reference level on the level meters. In addition, pressing
this button when the INFO indicator is lit red will cause a
message to appear on the display. (See “INFO button and
indicator” on page 50.)

5 HOME/DISPLAY button

When a menu screen is open, press to return to the Home
Screen.

Press when the Home Screen is open to change the display
mode.(See “Home Screen” on page 14.)

Turn the MULTI JOG dial while pressing this button to
adjust the brightness of the display and the indicators. (See
“Adjusting the brightness” on page 19.)

6 MULTI JOG dial

This functions both as a dial and as a button.

Dial functions

When the Home Screen is open, use to skip between
marks.

When in menu mode, use to select menu items and
setting values.

When editing names, use to select characters.
While pressing and holding the HOME/DISPLAY button,

turn to adjust the display and indicator brightness.

Turn when the
and files in the same folder. (See “BROWSE screen navigation”
on page 32.)

Button functions

Use to confirm selections and settings (ENTER function).

When the
menu for the selected folder or file. (See “Folder operations”
on page 33.) (See “File operations” on page 33.)

Press when stopped, in playback standby, playing back
or recording to add a mark. (See “Adding marks manually
during recording” on page 29.) (See “Adding mar ks
manually during playback” on page 40.)

BROWSE

BROWSE

screen is open to select subfolders

screen is open, press to open a pop-up

7 m[.] / ,[/] buttons

Press briefly to skip to the previous or next track.
Press and hold to search backward or forward.
Press when the

down one level in the folder structure. (See “BROWSE screen
navigation” on page 32.)

BROWSE

screen is open to move up or

8 PHONES jack/knob

Use this standard stereo jack to connect stereo headphones.
Use an adapter when connecting headphones with a mini
plug.

Use this knob to adjust the headphones output level.

CAUTION

Before connecting headphones, minimize the volume with
the PHONES knob. Failure to do so might cause sudden loud
noises, which could harm your hearing or result in other
trouble.

9 KEYBOARD connector

You can connect a USB keyboard here and use it to input
folder and file names, for example, as well as to control the
unit.

By default, the recorder is set use Japanese keyboards, which
are arranged differently from English keyboards. To use an
English keyboard, change the setting in the

TYPE

screen. (See “Setting the keyboard type” on page

51.)

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2 – Names and Functions of Parts

0 DEVICE connector

Use to connect a USB flash drive. (See “Connecting/discon­necting USB flash drives” on page 21.)

Connect a USB flash drive here to play back files on it and
copy files between it and SD/CF cards. (See “Copying files
between media (backing up)” on page 50.)

q SD and CF card slots

Insert and eject SD and CF cards from here. (See “Inserting
and ejecting SD and CF cards” on page 20.)

w Remote sensor

Receives signals from the included remote control (TASCAM
RC-10). When using the remote point it here.

e MENU button

When the Home Screen is open, press to access the menu
screens. (See “Menu structure” on page 15.) (S ee “Menu
screen operation basics” on page 15.)

r EXIT/CANCEL [PEAK CLEAR] Button

Press this when a settings screen is open to go back one
level in the menu.

When a confirmation pop-up message is open, press this to
answer "NO".

When the Home Screen is open, press this to clear the level
meter peak hold indicators.

t STOP button

Stops playback and recording.

y PLAY button/indicator

Press when stopped or in playback standby to start playback.
Press in recording standby to start recording.
During playback or recording, this button lights.

u PAUSE button/indicator

Press when stopped or during playback to switch to
playback standby.

Press when recording to switch to recording standby.
The button lights when in playback standby and recording

standby.

i RECORD [TRK INC] button/indicator

Press when stopped to start recording standby.
Press when recording to start a new track and continue

recording without interruption. (See “Creating a higher
numbered track manually” on page 28.)

The button lights when recording and in recording standby.
Press when there is no media in the current device to

activate input monitoring, causing the currently selected
input signal to be output. The button blinks during input
monitoring.

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Rear panel

2 – Names and Functions of Parts

o L/R ANALOG INPUTS (BALANCED)

These balanced analog XLR input connectors have a default
nominal input level of +4 dBu, but it can also be set to +6
dBu.

(1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
(See “Setting the reference level” on page 25.)

p L/R ANALOG INPUTS (UNBALANCED)

These analog RCA pin input jacks have a nominal input level
of −10 dBV.

a L/R ANALOG OUTPUTS (UNBALANCED)

These analog RCA pin output jacks have a nominal output
level of −10 dBV.

s L/R ANALOG OUTPUTS (BALANCED)

These balanced analog XLR output jacks have a nominal
output level of +4 dBu, but it can also be set to +6 dBu.

(1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
(See “Setting the reference level” on page 25.)

d DIGITAL IN(S/PDIF / CASCADE)

These are digital audio input connectors.
This digital input jack has a sampling rate converter that

supports 32 —192 kHz. (See “Using the sampling rate
converter” on page 23.)

When connecting this unit to cascade multiple units, connect
the DIGITAL OUT(S/PDIF / CASCADE) jack of another unit
to this jack. (See “Connections and preparations” on page

42.)

f DIGITAL OUT(S/PDIF / CASCADE)

This digital output jack can output digital audio in
IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF) format.

To connect multiple DA-3000 units, connect the DIGITAL IN
(S/PDIF / CASCADE) jack of another unit to this jack. (See
“Connections and preparations” on page 42.)

g DIGITAL IN (AES/EBU)

This balanced XLR digital audio input jack supports the input
of AES3-2003/IEC60958-4 (AES/EBU) format digital audio.

This digital input jack has a sampling rate converter that
supports 32 —192 kHz. (See “Setting the reference level” on
page 25.)

h DIGITAL OUT (AES/EBU)

This balanced XLR digital audio output jack can output
digital audio in AES3-2003/IEC60958-4 (AES/EBU) format.

j DIGITAL IN/OUT(SDIF-3) connectors

These are digital audio input and output connectors for DSD
signals.

These are digital audio input and output connectors for the
SDIF-3 (DSD-raw) format.

Each connector carries either the left or right channel of the
stereo signal.

CAUTION

When the DIGITAL IN/OUT (SDIF-3) connectors are
connected, all digital audio devices (including this unit) in
the system must be synchronized to the same clock source.
To sync this unit to an external clock, input a 44.1kHz clock
signal through its WORD SYNC IN connector.

If the clock master within the system is set to 44.1kHz, DSD
audio sources will become clock slaves. For details see,
“Setting the master clock” on page 25.

k WORD SYNC IN connector

Use to input a word clock signal.
When syncing this unit to an external clock signal, the word

clock signal input through this connector is used.

l WORD SYNC THRU/OUT connector

This is a BNC word clock through/output connector that can
output a word clock signal (thru or 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz,
96kHz, 176.4kHz or 192kH).

Use the THRU/WORD OUT switch to change between thru
and word output.

; 75Ω ON/OFF [THRU/WORD OUT] switch

Use to make the following settings.
o Whether or not the WORD SYNC IN connector has

termination resistance (75 Ω)

o WORD SYNC THRU/OUT connector THRU/OUT

setting

z AC IN connector

Connect the included power cord here.

CAUTION

When the DIGITAL IN/OUT (SDIF-3) connectors are
connected, the DIGITAL IN/OUT (S/PDIF / CASCADE) and
DIGITAL IN/OUT (AES/EBU) connectors cannot be used to
input and output digital audio signals.

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2 – Names and Functions of Parts

Wireless remote control (TASCAM RC-10)

1 m/. button

During playback, press briefly to skip to the beginning of the
track.

When near the beginning of a track, press briefly to skip to
the beginning of the previous track.

Press and hold to search backward.
Press when the

level in the folder structure.

2 STOP [8] button

Press to stop playback and recording.

3 RECORD [0] button

Press when stopped to start recording standby.
Press during recording to create a new higher-numbered

track and continue recording without interruption. (See
“Creating a higher numbered track manually” on page 28.)

4 F1 button

Press when stopped or during playback to switch to
playback standby.

Press when recording to switch to recording standby.

5 F2 button

When a menu screen is open, press to return to the Home
Screen.

Press when the Home Screen is open to change the display
mode. (See “Home Screen” on page 14.)

6 ,// button

Press briefly to skip to the next track.
Press and hold to search forward.
Press when the

level in the folder structure.

7 PLAY [7] button

Press when stopped or in playback standby to start playback.
Press in recording standby to start recording.

8 MARK button

Press when stopped, recording, in playback standby or
during playback to manually add a mark. (See “Adding marks
manually during recording” on page 29.) (See “Adding
marks manually during playback” on page 40.)

9 F3 [+] button

Skip to the next mark.
Press when the

up. (See “BROWSE screen navigation” on page 32.)

0 F4 [−] button

Skip to the previous mark.
Press when the

down. (See “BROWSE screen navigation” on page 32.)

BROWSE

BROWSE

BROWSE

BROWSE

screen is open to move up one

screen is open to move down one

screen is open to move the cursor

screen is open to move the cursor

Home Screen

The main unit display shows the following information.

1 Total number of tracks

This shows the total number of tracks in the playback area.

2 SRC operation indicator

When the sampling rate converter is on, an “SRC” indicator
appears here. When SRC is off, nothing appears here. (See
“Using the sampling rate converter” on page 23.)

3 Current device

This icon shows the currently selected device.

4 Display mode

This is the current Home Screen display mode.
The unit has two display modes. The TRACK mode shows the

elapsed time and remaining time of the current file, and the
TOTAL mode shows the elapsed time and remaining time of
all tracks.

5 Track number

This is the number of the track that is playing.

6 Mark indicators

These are the locations of marks in the track.

7 Track playback position

This shows the current playback position as a bar. As
playback advances, the bar extends from the left to the right.

8 Track title

This is the file name of the track that is playing.

9 Track elapsed time

Depending on the display mode, this shows the elapsed
time (hours: minutes: seconds) of all the tracks in the current
playback area or of the currently playing track.

0 Track remaining time

This is the remaining time (hours: minutes: seconds) of the
current track or all the tracks in the current playback area.

Depending on the display mode, this shows the remaining
time (hours: minutes: seconds) of all the tracks in the current
playback area or of the currently playing track. During
recording, this shows the remaining available recording time
on the current media.

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2 – Names and Functions of Parts

GENERAL RECFILE I/OSETTINGS RECFUNC

PLAYFUNCMEDIAUTILITY TRACKEDIT

Menu structure

Press the MENU button to open the

There are eight menu screens organized by menu item type.

The menu items are as follows.

BROWSE Open the BROWSE screen page 32
MEDIA SEL Media selection page 21
CLOCK MSTR Master clock settings page 25
REF. LEVEL Reference level settings page 25
CASCADE Cascade function settings page 44
FILE Recording file format settings page 23
SAMPLE Sampling frequency settings page 23
CHANNEL Recording mode settings page 23
NAME File name format settings page 30
INPUT SEL. Input source selection page 22
INPUT VOL. Input volume setting page 24
SRC Sampling rate converter settings page 23
ADDA DIRECT AD/DA DIRECT mode settings page 26
IN MONITOR Input monitoring function settings page 24

SYNC REC

AUTO TRACK

AUTO MARK Automatic mark function settings page 29
PAUSE MODE Pause mode settings page 30
PLAY MODE Play Mode setting page 41
REPEAT Repeat playback function settings page 41
TRACK GAP Gapless Playback mode setting page 41
FORMAT Media formatting page 21
COPY Media copy type selection page 50
INFO. View media information page 51
RENAME Edit folder and file names page 34
DELETE Delete folders and files page 34
DIVIDE Divide files page 37
UNDO/REDO Undo/redo DIVIDE operations* page 38
F. PRESET Restore the factory settings page 51
OSC Oscillator settings page 29
KEYBOARD Keyboard type setting page 51
PEAK HOLD Level meter peak hold time setting page 24
CLOCK ADJST Time setting page 19

* “UNDO” only appears after a DIVIDE operation has been
conducted. REDO only appears after UNDO has been used in
place of the UNDO option.

GENERAL

RE C FILE

I/O SETTINGS

REC FUNC

PLAY FUNC

M E DIA

TRACK EDIT

UTILIT Y

Menu item Function Pages

: General function settings

: Recording file format settings

: Input and output settings

: Recording function settings

: Playback function settings

: Media operations

: Current file editing

: System settings and other functions

Synchronized recording function
settings

Automatic track incrementing
function settings

GENERAL

menu screen.

page 27

page 28

NOTE

The settings made in all the menus are retained even when
the unit is turned off.

Menu screen operation basics

You can operate the menu screens in the following manner.

To change the menu page:

Press the MENU button repeatedly until the menu page that
you want appears

Pushing the button cycles through the menu pages in the
following order.

NOTE

You can turn the MULTI JOG dial to move between the

GENERAL

menu
However, it is not possible to move from the

CLOCK ADJST

or from the
menu

To select an item (vertically on the screen):

Turn the MULTI JOG dial.

To confirm the selection:

Press the MULTI JOG dial.

To open a submenu that is not shown on the display:

Press the MULTI JOG dial.

To move up one level in the menu:

Press the EXIT/CANCEL [PEAK CLEAR] button.

To return directly to the Home Screen from menu
mode:

Press the HOME/DISPLAY button.

menu screen

CLOCK ADJST

item to the

GENERAL

CLOCK ADJST

BROWSE

item one item at a time.

page

item this way.

item and the

GENERAL
BROWSE

menu

item to the

UTILIT Y

UTILIT Y

BROWSE

UTILIT Y

menu

item

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2 – Names and Functions of Parts

Menu operation procedures

This example explains how to set the AUTO MARK function.

1. Press the MENU button to open the

2. Press the MENU button to cycle through the menus.

GENERAL

menu.

REC FUNC

3. Turn the MULTI JOG dial to the item to set.

AUTO MARK

4. Press the MULTI JOG dial to open the setting screen.

AUTO MARK

5. Turn the MULTI JOG dial to change the setting.

6. To change the setting of a different item on the same screen,
press the MULTI JOG dial to move the cursor to the next
setting.

7. Turn the MULTI JOG dial to change the setting.

8. Repeat steps 5–7 as necessary to set other items.

9. Press the MULTI JOG dial to return to the menu. Press the
HOME/DISPLAY button to return to the Home Screen.

menu is open

item selected

screen open

NOTE

Press the EXIT/CANCEL [PEAK CLEAR] button to cancel the

•
menu operation and return to the menu screen.

In step 9 above, pressing the MULTI JOG dial reopens the

•
Home Screen in some cases.

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3 – Preparations

Making connections

The following example shows connections with an DA-3000.

Precautions before making connections

8

Before making connections, read the operation manuals of the other equipment carefully and connect each one correctly.

•
Turn OFF (or put in standby) the power of this unit and all other devices before connecting them.

•
Connect all the devices to the same power supply line. When using a power strip, for example, use a thick cable with a high current

•
capacity to minimize variation in the power voltage.

Headphones

USB keyboard

ANALOG OUT

(BALANCED)

LR

ANALOG

OUT

(UNBALANCED)

LR

ANALOG

IN

(UNBALANCED)

LR

ANALOG IN

(BALANCED)

Mixer, Recorder, Amplifier, or other device

LR

DIGITAL

IN

(S/PDIF)

DIGITAL

OUT

(S/PDIF)

Digital mixer, Digital
recorder, Digital amplifier,
or other device

IN OUT

AES/EBU

RL

SDIF-3 OUT

RL

SDIF-3 IN

External DAC or
other device

WORD

IN

Digital recorder,
or other device

TASCAM DA-3000

WORD

OUT

Clock generator
or other device

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3 – Preparations

Preparing the remote control

Installing the battery

NOTE

At the time of purchase, this remote control comes with a
lithium-ion coin battery (CR2025) installed. Before using the
remote control, pull the isolation sheet out of the battery
compartment.

1. Remove the battery holder.
While pressing 1, pull in direction 2.

2. Install a coin-shaped lithium ion battery (CR2025) into the
holder with the correct ¥/^ orientation.

3. Reinsert the battery holder into the remote control.

When to change the battery

Replace the battery with a new one if the remote control
operation range is reduced or if the buttons become
unresponsive.

Use a coin-shaped lithium-ion battery (CR2025).

Using the wireless remote control

Refer to page 14 for details about the functions of each
button.

When using the remote control, point it at the remote control
receiver on the unit within the angle shown below.

Remote Sensor

Operation distance
Directly in front: Within 7 meters
15° left or right: Within 7 meters

CAUTION

The operation distance varies depending on the angle.

•
If anything is between the remote control and the sensor,

•
operation might not work.

Remove the battery if you will not use 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.

Warnings about battery use

The accidental swallowing of a battery by a small child 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 it to leak, rupture or otherwise
be damaged. Please read and abide by the cautions related to
batteries. (See “CAUTIONS ABOUT BATTERIES” on page 4.)

Install the coin-shaped lithium-ion battery with the correct

•
orientation.

Do not recharge the coin-shaped lithium-ion battery.

•
Do not heat or disassemble the coin-shaped lithium-ion

•
battery or put it into fire or water.

Do not carry or store the coin-shaped lithium-ion battery

•
with small metal objects. Doing so could short the battery

and cause leakage or rupture, for example.
When storing or disposing of batteries, cover the contacts

•
with tape to prevent them from touching other batteries

or metal objects.
Follow the disposal instructions written on the battery or

•
given by the local government when you are done using

it.

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