Tascam DP-24SD Users Manual
DP-24SD
Digital Portastudio
OWNER'S MANUAL
D01258820A
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE
OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
For U.S.A.
INFORMATION 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 communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures.
a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
b) Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
c) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
d) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly
approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
For Canada
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN
ICES-003.
CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME A
LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.
Declaration of Conformity
Responsible party: TEAC AMERICA, INC.
Address: 1834 Gage Road, Montebello,
Telephone number: 1-323-726-0303
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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.
California, U.S.A.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
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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
ampliers) 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 fit
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
specied 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.
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.
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Safety Information
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For European Customers
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.
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Contents
1 – Introduction ..............................................8
Features .................................................................................. 8
Items included with the product .................................. 8
Conventions used in this manual ..................................8
Trademarks ............................................................................ 9
Precautions for placement and use ..............................9
Beware of condensation ...................................................9
Cleaning the unit ................................................................. 9
About SD cards .................................................................... 9
Precautions for use ...................................................... 9
Using the TEAC Global Site .............................................. 9
User registration .................................................................. 9
2 - Quick Guide .............................................. 10
Playback and mixing ........................................................ 10
Preparation ...................................................................10
Listening to the demo song ...................................10
Recording and mastering ..............................................11
Creating a new song ................................................. 12
Connecting and setting the input sources ....... 12
Setting the guitar as the recording source for
TRACK 1.......................................................................... 13
Adjusting and monitoring the input level ........13
Recording a guitar to TRACK 1 ..............................13
Playing back the recording .....................................14
Recording a guitar to TRACK 2 ..............................14
Recording a vocal to TRACK 3 ................................15
Mixing the tracks ........................................................ 16
Mastering a recording ..............................................16
Shutting down ................................................................... 18
3 – Names and Functions of Parts ...............19
Top panel .............................................................................19
Front panel ..........................................................................22
Rear panel ............................................................................23
Home screen ....................................................................... 23
Menu structure .................................................................. 24
Screen operations .............................................................25
4 – Preparation ..............................................26
Inserting and removing SD cards ................................26
Inserting an SD card .................................................. 26
Removing the card ....................................................26
About write-protected SD cards ..........................26
Powering the unit .............................................................26
Changing the outlet plug ........................................26
Start-up & Shutdown ....................................................... 27
Starting up the unit ...................................................27
Shutting down ............................................................ 27
Setting the date and time ..............................................27
Preparing an SD card for use ........................................28
Recorder modes ................................................................28
Connecting other equipment ......................................28
Front panel ...................................................................28
Rear panel .....................................................................29
Adjusting the contrast .....................................................29
5 - Song Management ..................................30
Editing names .....................................................................30
Loading a song ..................................................................30
Creating a new song ........................................................31
Saving a song .....................................................................31
Viewing song information .............................................32
Copying songs ...................................................................32
Erasing songs ...................................................................... 32
Protecting songs ............................................................... 33
Deleting unnecessary audio data from a song ...... 33
Changing a song name ...................................................34
6 - Basic Recording........................................35
Selecting the input sources ...........................................35
Assigning inputs ................................................................35
Assigning to a mono track ......................................35
Assigning to a stereo track .....................................35
Assigning to a stereo bus ........................................35
Checking the assignment .......................................35
Canceling an assignment ........................................35
Using phantom power ....................................................36
Monitoring...........................................................................36
Monitor selection .......................................................36
OL indicators and level meters ....................................36
Peak hold display .......................................................37
Setting the Mixer screen ................................................37
Using the input equalizer ........................................ 37
DIGITAL TRIM setting (Track only) ........................38
Sending signals to internal/external effects ....38
Enabling insert effects .............................................38
Setting the stereo position ..................................... 38
Changing the signal phase .....................................38
Checking the fader level ..........................................39
Solo ........................................................................................39
Muting tracks ......................................................................39
Rehearsing the recording ..............................................39
Making the first recording ............................................. 39
Multitrack recording ........................................................40
Setting the tracks for recording ............................40
Setting track pan and level .....................................40
Input selection and assignment ...........................40
Setting input levels ....................................................40
Recording ......................................................................40
Undoing an operation .....................................................40
Undo feature settings ...............................................40
Undoing the last operation (single undo) .........41
Undoing older operations (multiple undo) ......41
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7 - Recorder Functions ..................................42
Punching in and out.........................................................42
Using a foot switch to punch in/out ....................42
Setting the foot switch ............................................. 42
Bouncing tracks .................................................................43
Performing the track bouncing ............................43
Checking the result ...................................................43
Direct Location Function................................................43
Locating directly a specified time ........................44
Locating directly a specified measure/beat .....44
Location marks ..................................................................44
Setting a location mark ............................................44
Skipping to location marks .....................................44
Deleting a location mark .........................................44
Returning to zero or the last recording position ...44
Fast forwarding and rewinding ...................................45
Cueing with the JOG/DATA dial ...................................45
Jogging while viewing a waveform ....................45
Jogging while listening to audio ..........................45
Repeat playback ................................................................45
Setting IN/OUT points ..............................................45
Using repeat playback ..............................................46
Jumpback playback .........................................................46
Checking cueing points (preview) ..............................46
Automatic punching in and out ..................................46
Setting punch-in/out points .................................. 47
Checking punch-in/out points ..............................47
Rehearsing with automatic punching ................47
Recording with automatic punching ..................48
Checking a take...........................................................48
Virtual tracks .......................................................................48
Recording to virtual tracks ......................................48
Assigning virtual tracks ............................................48
8 - Track Editing ............................................49
Overview of track editing...............................................49
Editing points ..............................................................49
Basic editing procedures .........................................49
Explanation of items .................................................49
COPY/PASTE ........................................................................50
COPY/INSERT .......................................................................50
MOVE/PASTE .......................................................................51
MOVE/INSERT ..................................................................... 51
OPEN (Insert Silence)........................................................51
CUT (Remove Part) ............................................................51
SILENCE (Erase Part) ......................................................... 52
CLONE TRACK (Track Duplication) ..............................52
CLEAN OUT (Delete Track) .............................................52
9 - Using Built-In Effects ...............................53
Dynamic effects .................................................................53
Inserting a dynamic effect ...................................... 53
Editing a dynamic effect ..........................................53
Guitar effects ...................................................................... 53
Inserting a guitar effect ...........................................53
Editing guitar effects ................................................ 53
Calling effects from the guitar effect library....54
Saving guitar effects in the library .......................54
Send effects ........................................................................54
Using send effects .....................................................54
Editing send effects ...................................................54
Calling the send effect library ...............................54
Saving send effects in the library .........................54
10 - Mixing Down and Mastering Tracks .....55
Mixing down tracks .......................................................... 55
Levels and balance ....................................................55
Fader group ..................................................................55
Stereo position (panning) .......................................55
Track equalizer ............................................................55
Send effects .................................................................56
Creating a master file .......................................................56
Setting the start and end points ..........................56
Creating a master file ................................................ 57
Exiting Mixdown mode ............................................ 57
Checking the master file ................................................57
Ending master file checking ...................................57
Finishing up a master file (mastering) ....................... 58
Mastering procedures ..............................................58
Using the mastering equalizer ..............................59
Using mastering compression ...............................59
Using normalize ..........................................................60
Exiting Mastering mode ..........................................60
11 - Various Other Functions ........................61
Metronome .........................................................................61
Tuner function ....................................................................62
Setup (PREFERENCE) ........................................................62
Setting automatic power saving ..........................63
Setting automatic monitoring ..............................63
Setting the song name format ..............................63
Restoring the initial preference settings ..................63
Viewing information ........................................................64
12 - SD Card Management ............................65
Quick formatting an SD card ........................................65
Full formatting an SD card .............................................66
13 - Exchanging Data with a Computer .......67
Operating system requirements ................................. 67
Connecting to a computer ............................................67
Disconnecting .............................................................68
Track import and export .................................................68
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Importing tracks .........................................................68
Exporting tracks .........................................................69
Deleting files from the AudioDepot folder .............70
14 – Troubleshooting ....................................71
15 – Messages ...............................................72
General messages .............................................................72
16 – Specifications ........................................75
Ratings ..................................................................................75
Input/output ratings ........................................................75
Analog audio input/output ratings ..................... 75
Control input/output ratings ................................. 75
Audio performance ..........................................................75
Operating requirements ................................................75
General .................................................................................76
Dimensional drawings ....................................................76
Block diagram.....................................................................77
Level diagram .....................................................................78
Contents
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1 – Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM DP-24SD
Digital Portastudio.
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
This unit uses SD cards for multitrack recording of up to 8 tracks
and playback of up to 24 tracks simultaneously. Multiple tracks
can be mixed down to stereo to create a master file by using the
built-in mixer functions.
Master files can be transferred to a computer that is connected
via USB. Moreover, since transferring data between the unit and
a computer is possible, you can copy tracks and master files, and
back up song files to a computer.
• 24-track Digital Multitrack Recorder that uses SD cards as
recording media
• Supports SDHC standards for large capacity SD cards of up
to 32GB
• Multitrack recorder functions include simultaneous 8 track
recording + 24 track playback (44.1/48kHz, 16/24bit)
• 18+1 45mm faders (for track and master level adjustment)
• Each track has independent SELECT button and REC button
• +48V Phantom power supported mic input
• Eight balanced mic/line inputs (XLR/TRS combo jacks)
• High-impedance guitar input supported (INPUT H only:
6.3mm (1/4") TS phone jack)
• 3.5-inch large TFT color LCD display
• Independent 3-band equalizers for each input and playback
track
• Mixing down to a dedicated master file possible
• Included mastering effects can be used on mix downs of
master files
• Includes Reverb and various other effects that can be
independently adjusted for each playback track
• Auto punch in/out function
• Track bounce function
• Track editing functions include COPY INSERT, COPY PASTE,
MOVE INSERT, MOVE PASTE, OPEN, CUT, SILENCE, CLONE
TRACK, and CLEAN OUT
• Undo and redo functions, including history level setting
• Locate Mark function
• Tuner and metronome functions
• Song data and WAVE files can be copied and backed up to a
computer connected via USB2.0
• Punch in/out and other functions can be assigned to and
controlled by a foot switch (TASCAM RC-3F, sold separately)
Items included with the product
The DP-24SD package contains the following items.
Take care when opening the package not to damage the items.
Keep the package materials for transportation in the future.
Please contact the store where you purchased this unit if any of
these items are missing or have been damaged during transportation.
• Main unit ...............................................................................................×1
• AC adapter (GPE248-120200-Z) ....................................................×1
• SD memory card (inserted into the unit) ...................................×1
• Owner's Manual (this manual) .......................................................×1
The warranty is included at the end of this manual.
CAUTION
Always use the included GPE248-120200-Z AC adapter with
this unit. Moreover, do not use the included AC adapter with
other equipment. Doing so could cause malfunction, fire or
electric shock.
NOTE
The included AC adapter (GPE248-120200-Z) is shipped with
exchangeable outlet plugs. For details about changing the
outlet plug, see .
Conventions used in this manual
The following conventions are used in this manual.
• Buttons, connectors and other physical parts of this unit are
written using a bold font like this: MENU button.
• Text displayed on the display of the unit appears like this:
MENU
.
• The four buttons beneath the LCD display (F1 to F4) are
function buttons. The functions displayed at the bottom of
each screen are sometimes shown after the button names
in parentheses.
Example: F1 (
• SD and SDHC memory cards are called “SD cards”.
• Text displayed on a computer monitor appears like this: OK.
• Additional information is provided as necessary in tips,
notes and cautions
TIP
These are tips about how to use the unit.
NOTE
These include additional explanations and special cases.
CAUTION
Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury,
equipment damage or lost data, for example.
TIMELINE
) button, F4 (t) button.
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1 – Introduction
Trademarks
• TASCAM and PORTASTUDIO are trademarks of TEAC
Corporation, registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
• Windows, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and
Windows 8 are either registered trademarks or trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
• iMac, Mac OS and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc.
• Pentium and Intel are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the
U.S. and/or other countries.
• Other company names, product names and logos in this
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. Please use the product appropriately.
Under no circumstances will TEAC Corporation be responsible for the consequences of any illegal copying performed
using the recorder.
Beware of condensation
If the unit is 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 it gently with a soft dry cloth. Do not
wipe the unit with chemical cleaning cloths, paint thinner,
alcohol or other chemical agents because they could damage its
surface or cause discoloration.
About SD cards
This unit uses SD cards for recording and playback.
SD and SDHC cards that are at least 512 MB in size can be used.
A list of SD cards that have been tested with this unit can be
found on the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/). Use
of cards that have not been verified for use with this unit could
result in the unit not functioning properly.
Precautions for use
SD cards are delicate media. In order to avoid damaging a card
or the card slot, please take the following precautions when
handling them.
• Do not leave them in extremely hot or cold places.
• Do not leave them in extremely humid places.
• Do not let them get wet.
• Do not put things on top of them or twist them.
• Do not hit them.
• Do not remove or insert an SD card when the power is ON.
Precautions for placement and use
• The operating temperature should be between 5°C and
35°C (41°F and 95°F).
• Do not install in the following types of places. Doing
so could degrade the sound quality and/or cause
malfunctions.
Places with significant vibrations or that are otherwise
unstable
Near windows or other places exposed to direct sunlight
Near heaters or other extremely hot places
Extremely cold places
Places with bad ventilation or high humidity
Very dusty locations
• Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position for
correct operation.
• Do not place any object on the unit for heat dissipation.
• Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat-generating
electrical device such as a power amplifier.
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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2 - Quick Guide
Playback and mixing
In this section, we will play back the demo song on the included
SD card.
When this unit is purchased new, the SD card with the demo
song on it is already installed in the unit, but we will start by
explaining how to insert an SD card using the procedures below.
Preparation
1. Insert the included SD card into the SD card slot on the rear
panel. Be careful not to forcibly insert the card in the wrong
direction. Doing so could damage the SD card slot or the SD
card.
2. Connect the supplied AC adapter (GPE248-120200-Z) to the
DC IN 12V jack on the rear panel.
4. Press and hold the STANDBY/ON button for a few seconds
on the rear panel to turn the power ON. When the unit starts,
the Home screen appears on the display.
Start-up screen
AC outlet
DC plug
CAUTION
Always use the included GPE248-120200-Z AC adapter.
Use of a different adapter could cause malfunction, fire or
electric shock.
3. Connect headphones to the PHONES jack on the front
panel.
Home screen
CAUTION
•
Do not remove or insert an SD card when the power is ON.
Always turn the power OFF (standby) before removing or
inserting an SD card.
•
When the power is on, do not cut the power to the unit by,
for example disconnecting the power cord. All settings made
since the last time you saved will not be saved. If you cut the
power while an SD card is being accessed, all recorded songs
and data may be damaged and cannot be recovered.
•
Before turning the power ON, minimize the headphones
volume and the volume on any monitoring system
connected to this unit.
TIP
If an amplifier or powered speakers are connected to the
MONITOR OUT jacks, you can monitor using speakers.
Listening to the demo song
The included SD card in the unit contains a demo song. We
will use this demo song to practice listening to and mixing a
recording.
1. Press the HOME button to open the Home screen.
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Headphones
2 - Quick Guide
2. When the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button to
open the
3. Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b/g/t)
buttons to select (green highlight)
the F4 (t) button.
The
4. Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b) buttons to
select
open a sub-menu.
MENU
screen.
SONG LIST
DEMO SONG
SONG
, and then press
screen appears.
, and then press the F4 (t) button to
The STEREO fader adjusts the overall volume of TRACK 1 to
23/24. The standard position of the STEREO fader is 0dB.
Use TRACK 1 to 23/24 faders to adjust the balance of the
tracks.
Use the MONITOR LEVEL knob to adjust the final
monitoring volume.
9. Press the MIXER button to open the
10. 1Press the SOURCE button to select INPUT A to H, or press
the SELECT button to select a track to be set, and then use
the PAN knob to set the stereo signal position of each track.
Mixer
screen.
TIP
•
Press the STOP (8) and REW (m) (TO ZERO) buttons at
the same time to return to the beginning of the song (ZERO
point) (TO ZERO function).
•
If you press the wrong button and open a different screen,
press the HOME button to return to the Home screen at any
time.
5. Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b) buttons to
select
LOAD
, and then press the F4 (t) button.
The
SONG LOAD
6. Press the F2 (
The demo song is loaded and the display returns to the
SONG LIST
pop-up window appears.
YES
) button to load the demo song.
screen.
Recording and mastering
In this section we will practice multitrack recording.
Here we will explain how to connect an electric guitar and
rhythm guitar to INPUT H, and an external microphone to
INPUT B.
In the following example, we will explain how to record a
rhythm guitar part with an electric guitar to track 1 and a lead
guitar part to track 2. Then, we will use the external microphone
to record vocals to track 3. Finally, we will mix down the tracks
to stereo.
We will assume that you have already followed the instructions in the previous section, and that you have connected the
monitoring equipment, started the unit and inserted the SD
card.
7. Press the HOME button to return to the Home screen.
8. Press the PLAY (7) button, and raise the TRACK 1 to 23/24
faders, the STEREO fader and the MONITOR LEVEL knob to
listen to the demo song.
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2 - Quick Guide
Creating a new song
1. When the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button to
open the
2. Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b/g/t)
buttons to select (green highlight)
the F4 (t) button.
The
3. Press the F4 (t) button to open the sub-menu and then
use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b) buttons to
select
MENU
screen.
SONG LIST
CREATE
.
screen appears.
SONG
, and then press
7. Press the F2 (
The currently loaded song is saved and a new song is
created.
8. Press the HOME button to return to the Home screen.
YES
) button.
Connecting and setting the input sources
1. Connect an electric guitar to the MIC/LINE INPUTS H jack on
the rear panel.
4. Press the F4 (t) button to open the
pop-up window.
The created song is given the name
5. Change the name (title) of the song as necessary in the item
Name
. (See “Editing names” on page 30.)
6. Use the CURSOR (5/b) buttons to move the cursor (blue
highlight) to select
and then use the JOG/DATA dial to set.
Bit
(Bit rate), Hz (Sampling frequency),
SONG CREATE
SONG_0002
.
Guitar
2. Set the LINE-GUITAR switch to GUITAR on the rear panel.
The GUITAR indicator lights.
GUITAR indicator
Now the guitar becomes the input source for INPUT H.
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When connecting an electric-acoustic guitar with a built-in
preamp or an active-type electric guitar, or when using an
effects pedal, for example, between the guitar and this unit,
set the LINE-GUITAR switch to LINE on the rear panel.
2 - Quick Guide
Setting the guitar as the recording source for TRACK 1
When you press the ASSIGN button to open the Assign screen,
the default screen setting for the recording source is A (INPUT
A) for TRACK 1, B (INPUT B) for TRACK 2, C (INPUT C) for TRACK
3, and so on for D to H (INPUT D to H) for TRACK 4 to 8. (See
“Assigning inputs” on page 35.)
Since initially the input source of the INPUT H is set as the
recording source of the TRACK 8, you must change the recording
source to TRACK 1.
Follow the procedure below to change the recording source of
the TRACK 1.
1. Press the ASSIGN button to open the Assign screen.
2. Use the CURSOR (5/b/g/t) buttons or press the
SELECT button for TRACK 1 and align the cursor (frame) on
the Assign screen with
3. Use the JOG/DATA dial or the SOURCE button for INPUT H
to set the recording source of TRACK 1 to H.
TRACK 1
.
3. Use the TRIM knob for INPUT H to adjust the guitar input
level. Set the TRIM knob so that the OL indicator for INPUT H
does not light even when the loudest sound to be recorded
is input.
If the OL indicator continues to light even when the TRIM
knob is turned down, the guitar signal itself is too loud. In
this case, lower the output level on the guitar.
OL indicator
When you play the guitar, the input level is shown by the
level meter for 1 (TRACK 1) on the display.
When you raise the fader for TRACK 1, the STEREO fader
and the MONITOR LEVEL knob, you can hear the sound of
the guitar through the headphones, and the L and R level
meters move.
Adjusting and monitoring the input level
1. Press the HOME button to return to the Home screen.
2. Press the REC button for TRACK 1.
The REC button flashes and the unit enters recording
standby.
NOTE
•
You can use the PAN knob for TRACK 1 on the Mixer screen
to set the stereo position for monitoring.
•
When the REC button for TRACK 1 is unlit, you cannot hear
the guitar sound that is being input.
Recording a guitar to TRACK 1
1. Press the RECORD (0) button to start recording and play
the guitar.
The REC button for TRACK 1 stops flashing and lights
steadily.
2. After you finish your performance, press the STOP (8)
button to stop recording.
The recorded file is saved in the folder of the currently
loaded song.
3. Press the REC button for TRACK 1 so the REC button
becomes unlit.
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2 - Quick Guide
Playing back the recording
1. To return to the beginning of the song (ZERO point), press
and hold the STOP (8) button and press the REW (m)
(TO ZERO) button (TO ZERO function).
2. Press the PLAY (7) button to play back the recording on
TRACK 1.
3. Use the fader for TRACK 1 and the STEREO fader to adjust
the playback monitoring level. Use the MONITOR LEVEL
knob to adjust the final monitoring volume.
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Use the PAN knob for TRACK 1 on the Mixer screen to set the
stereo position of the track signal.
Recording a guitar to TRACK 2
Now you should listen to the rhythm guitar on TRACK 1 and play
the lead guitar on TRACK 2.
Follow the procedure below to change the recording source of
the TRACK 2.
1. Press the ASSIGN button to open the Assign screen.
Record the lead guitar sound from INPUT H to TRACK 2. By
default, INPUT B is assigned to TRACK 2.
2. Use the CURSOR (5/b/g/t) buttons or press the
SELECT button for TRACK 2 and align the cursor (frame) on
the Assign screen with
Use the JOG/DATA dial or press the SOURCE button for
INPUT H to set the recording source of the TRACK 2 to H.
TRACK 2
.
3. Press the HOME button to return to the Home screen.
4. Press the REC button for TRACK 2.
Its REC indicator blinks and the unit enters record standby.
When you play the guitar, the input level is shown by the
level meter for 2 (TRACK 2).
5. Return to the beginning of the song (ZERO point) and start
playback of the recorded rhythm guitar to play the lead
guitar part along with the recording.
Raise the fader for TRACK 2 to hear both the playback of
TRACK 1 and input guitar signal through your headphones.
6. As necessary, use the faders for TRACK 1 and 2, PAN knobs,
STEREO fader and MONITOR LEVEL knob to adjust the
monitoring level and balance.
7. Return to the beginning of the song, press the RECORD (0)
button to start recording, and play the lead guitar part.
The RECORD (0) button lights red, and the REC indicator
for TRACK 2 stops flashing and becomes lit.
8. After you finish your performance, press the STOP (8)
button to stop recording.
The recorded file is saved in the folder of the currently
loaded song.
9. Press the REC button for TRACK 2 so the REC button
becomes unlit.
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2 - Quick Guide
Recording a vocal to TRACK 3
1. Press the ASSIGN button to open the Assign screen.
2. Use the CURSOR (5/b/g/t) buttons or press the
SELECT button for TRACK 3 and align the cursor (frame) on
the Assign screen with
Use the JOG/DATA dial or press the SOURCE button for
INPUT B to set the recording source of the TRACK 3 to B.
3. Press the HOME button to return to the Home screen.
TRACK 3
.
NOTE
If the OL indicator continues to light even when the TRIM
knob is turned down, the mic signal itself is too loud. In this
case, move the mic further away from the sound source or
lower the volume of the sound source.
6. Return to the beginning of the song, start playback of the
recorded rhythm guitar and lead guitar parts, and sing along
with the recording.
You can hear the playback of the recorded guitar parts on
tracks 1 and 2 along with the vocal on your headphones.
7. As necessary, use the faders for TRACK 1 and 2, PAN knobs,
STEREO fader and MONITOR LEVEL knob to adjust the
monitoring level and balance.
8. Return to the beginning of the song, press the RECORD
(0) button to start recording, and then sing along with the
recording.
The RECORD (0) button lights red, and the REC indicator
for TRACK 3 stops flashing and lights steadily.
9. After you finish your performance, press the STOP (8)
button to stop recording.
The recorded file is saved in the folder of the currently
loaded song.
10. 1Press the REC button for TRACK 3 so that the REC button
becomes unlit.
4. Press the REC button for TRACK 3.
The REC indicator blinks and the unit enters record standby.
5. Use the TRIM knob for INPUT B to adjust the input level
suitably for the mic. Set the TRIM knob so that the OL
indicator for INPUT B does not light even when the loudest
sound to be recorded is input.
When you input a sound through an external microphone,
the input level is shown by the 3 level meter.
When you raise the fader for TRACK 3, the STEREO fader and
the MONITOR LEVEL knob, you can hear the sound of the
mic input through the headphones.
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2 - Quick Guide
Mixing the tracks
Once you have finished your recording, you are ready to mix
down and create a master file.
1. Use the faders for TRACK 1 to 3 to adjust their balance of
levels. Use the STEREO fader to adjust the overall level.
2. Press the MIXER button to open the Mixer screen.
Press the SELECT buttons for TRACK 1 to 3 to select the
track to be set and then use the PAN knob to set its stereo
position.
3. Set the IN point.
The interval from the IN point to the OUT point will be used
for the master file.
Play back the song, press and hold the MARK SET button
and press the IN button at the point where you want to start
the master file.
The position where you pressed the button is set as the IN
point, which is where the mix down will start.
4. Set the OUT point.
Play back the song, press and hold the MARK SET button
and press the OUT button where you want to end the
master file.
The position where you pressed the button is set as the OUT
point, which is where the mix down will end.
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You can also press and hold the MARK SET button and press
the IN or OUT button to set the IN and OUT points when
playback is stopped.
5. Press the MIXDOWN/MASTERING button.
The Recorder mode switches to
display returns to the Home screen.
Mixdown
mode and the
•
During recording, you can use the track faders to adjust the
levels of the tracks and the overall level.
•
You can also use the equalizer or reverb effect while
recording a master file. (See “Track equalizer” on page 55
and “Send effects” on page 54.)
•
You can mute unwanted tracks so that they are not recorded
to the master file. (See “Muting tracks” on page 39.)
Mastering a recording
You can adjust the master file to tailor the sound to your
preference. This process is called mastering.
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Checking the master file
1. When Recorder mode is
MIXDOWN/MASTERING button to open the
screen.
The Recorder mode switches to
the display returns to the Home screen.
NOTE
•
In Mastering mode,
left corner of the Home screen.
•
When a master file does not exist, the Recorder mode
cannot switch to
•
If Recorder mode is
press the MIXDOWN/MASTERING button to switch to
the
Mixdown
MASTERING button again to switch to the
mode.
2. In this mode, press the PL AY (7) button to listen to the
master file that you have created.
mode , and then press the MIXDOWN/
NOTE
•
Confirm that both the EQ and
OFF
. If either is set to ON, the sound heard will be affected
by the equalizer and/or compressor. (See “Using the
mastering equalizer” on page 59 and “Using mastering
compression” on page 59.)
•
In
Mastering
to adjust the level.
Mixdown
Mastering
Mastering
Multi Track
mode, the STEREO fader cannot be used
mode, press the
MASTERING
Mastering
appears on the upper
mode.
mode , you can
COMP
items are set to
mode and
Mastering
NOTE
In Mixdown mode,
corner of the Home screen.
6. Press the RECORD (0) button.
The master file recording starts.
Recording stops automatically when the OUT point is
reached.
Mixdown
appears on the upper left
NOTE
•
The IN and OUT points must be at least 4 seconds apart. If
the interval is shorter than 4 seconds, the message
Too Short
switch to
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will appear and the Recorder mode cannot
Mixdown
mode .
I/O
2 - Quick Guide
8
Applying equalization
In this example, we will use the equalizer on the master file to
reduce high frequencies and increase low frequencies slightly.
1. When Recorder mode is
(EQ) button to open the
2. Turn the EQ HIGH knob to the left to lower the
for
HIGH
shown on the screen. Set to "
the high frequencies.
3. Next turn the EQ MID knob to the left to lower the
MID
. Set to "
4. Next, turn the EQ LOW knob to the right to raise the
knob for
increase the low frequencies.
5. Press the ON/OFF button on the right of the LOW knob to
turn the equalizer on.
-2dB
LOW
shown on the screen. Set to "
Mastering
EQUALIZER
". This reduces the mid frequencies.
mode, press the F1
screen.
GAIN
-2dB
". This reduces
GAIN
+6dB
". This
knob
GAIN
for
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Applying compression
Use the compressor on the master file to adjust the impact of
the entire song.
1. When Recorder mode is
(
COMP
) button to open the
2. Press the F3 (
3. Use the JOG/DATA dial to select (blue highlight) an item
from the list and then press the F4 (t) button to load the
appropriate setting from the library.
The library list closes.
LIBRARY
Mastering
COMP MULTI
) button to open the library list.
mode, press the F2
screen.
6. Press the F1 (g) button to return to the Mastering screen.
7. Now you can press the PL AY (7) button to listen to the
master file with equalization.
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You can also adjust the parameters on the
screen using the CURSOR buttons and JOG/DATA dial.
4. Press the F4 (ON) button to turn the compressor on.
The indication
5. Press the F1 (g) button to return to the Mastering screen.
6. Press the PLAY (7) button on the Mastering screen to listen
to the master file with compression.
OFF
changes to ON.
COMP MULTI
NOTE
If the EQ item is set to ON on the
effect of the equalizer on the sound will also be heard.
EQUALIZER
screen, the
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2 - Quick Guide
8
Normalizing
Normalizing maximizes the volume of the master file.
1. When Recorder mode is
(
NORM
) button to open the
Mastering
NORMALIZE
mode, press the F4
screen.
Shutting down
Turn the unit off when you are done using it.
1. Press the HOME button to open the Home screen.
2. Press the F2 (
3. Once the process is completed, the display returns to the
Mastering screen.
8
Re-recording the master file
Re-record the master file with equalization and compression
applied to create a new master file.
1. When Recorder mode is
RECORD (0) button.
2. This will record over the master file and create a new master
file with equalization and compression applied.
YES
) button to perform the normalization.
Mastering
mode, press the
2. Press and hold the STANDBY/ON button on the rear panel
until
PORTASTUDIO
When the unit completes its automatic shutdown
procedure, which includes recording various information
about the operations that have been performed until now,
the power turns off (standby).
Always use the procedure above to turn the power off
properly.
appears on the display.
CAUTION
When the power is on, do not cut the power to the unit by,
for example disconnecting the power cord. All settings made
since the last time you saved will not be saved. If you cut the
power while an SD card is being accessed, all recorded songs
and data may be damaged and cannot be recovered.
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Top panel
3 – Names and Functions of Parts
1 GUITAR indicator
This indicator lights when the LINE-GUITAR switch on the
rear panel is set to GUITAR.
2 Display
Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b/g/t)
buttons to return to the Home screen, to open the
screen, to assign input signals to tracks, to change parameters for each input or track, and to perform many other
operations.
3 PHANTOM (+48V) button/indicator
Use this button to turn the phantom power on/off for the
MIC/LINE INPUT A-D and E-H jacks on the rear panel.
The PHANTOM indicator lights when phantom power is
turned on.
When the GUITAR indicator is lit, even if phantom (+48V)
power is ON (indicator lit) for E-H, INPUT H will not receive
phantom power.
CAUTION
•
Use the STEREO fader and MONITOR LEVEL knob to lower
the output volume of the unit before turning phantom
power on or off. Depending on the microphone, a loud noise
could occur, damaging equipment and harming people's
hearing.
•
Do not connect or disconnect a microphone when phantom
power is turned on. Doing so could cause a loud noise and
might damage this unit and connected equipment.
•
Turn phantom power on only when using a condenser
microphone that requires phantom power. Turning
phantom power on when a dynamic mic or other mic that
MENU
does not require it is connected could damage this unit and
connected equipment.
•
When using condenser mics that require phantom power
and dynamic mics together, be sure to use balanced
dynamic mics. Unbalanced dynamic mics cannot be used
when phantom power is enabled.
•
Supplying phantom power to some ribbon mics will break
them. If you are unsure, do not supply phantom power to a
ribbon mic.
4 OL indicators (A-H)
These indicators light when the input source signal is too
loud.
5 TRIM knobs (A-H)
Use these knobs to adjust the input levels. (See “Making the
first recording” on page 39.)
6 SOURCE buttons/indicators
When you press one of these buttons, the corresponding
input (INPUT A to H) is selected (its button lights) as the
input source.
The mixer and other functions are applied to the selected
input.
These buttons are also used to assign an input source to a
track (see “Assigning inputs” on page 35).
7 MUTE/SOLO indicators
These indicators light when a track is muted or in Solo
mode. When the SOLO button is not lit, it indicates the track
is in Mute mode. When the SOLO button is lit, it indicates
the track is in Solo mode.
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3 – Names and Functions of Parts
8 REC buttons/indicators
Use these buttons to turn recording on/off for each track.
To monitor a track's input sound through headphones or
a monitoring system, press the REC button for the corresponding track.
When the REC button is turned on, the REC button flashes
when the recorder is stopped, and lights during recording.
9 SELECT buttons/indicators
When you press one of these buttons, the corresponding
track (1 to 23/24) is selected (its button lights) as the current
channel.
The mixer and other functions are applied to the current
channel.
These buttons are also used for the following purposes.
• To assign an input source to a track (See “Assigning
inputs” on page 35.)
• To assign effects to an input (See “Inserting a guitar
effect” on page 53.)
• To select the group for FADER GROUP
0 TRACK faders (TRACK 1 to TRACK 23/24)
Use these faders to adjust the monitoring level of a track's
playback signal or the input signal assigned to the track.
(See “Levels and balance” on page 55.)
(
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position (LAST REC point). (See “Returning to zero or the last
recording position” on page 44.)
= ZERO point) or the last recording
i PLAY (7) button/indicator
Press this button to start playback.
During recording, press this button to stop recording and
start playback (punch out).
During playback or recording, the PLAY (7) button
becomes lit.
o RECORD (0) button/indicator
Press this button to start recording.
This button becomes lit during recording. During playback,
if you press this button when a track REC button is flashing,
recording to that track will begin (punch in). (See “Automatic
punching in and out” on page 46.)
q Operation buttons for various functions
Use these buttons to activate/deactivate functions or to
perform the operation set to them.
w FADER GROUP button/indicator
Press this button to set a fader group.
The button becomes lit. (See “Fader group” on page 55.)
e STEREO SELECT button/indicator
When the Assign screen is displayed, you can press this
button to move the cursor from the
STEREO BUS
(See “Assigning to a stereo bus” on page 35.)
display, and set the input for the stereo bus.
TRACK
display to the
r STEREO fader
Use this fader to adjust the stereo signal level output from
the STEREO OUT jacks and PHONES jack. Use this fader
also to adjust the recording level when bouncing or mixing
down tracks.
t REW (m) (TO ZERO) button
When stopped or during playback, press and hold this
button to rewind. Rewind is performed at a fixed 10x speed.
Press briefly to jump to the previous mark.
Press and hold the STOP (8) button and press this button
to locate the beginning of the song (
ZERO point). (See “Returning to zero or the last recording
position” on page 44.)
00:00:00:00
y F FWD (,) (TO LAST REC) button
When stopped or during playback, press and hold this
button to fast-forward. Fast-forward is performed at a fixed
10x speed.
Press briefly to jump to the next mark.
Press and hold the STOP (8) button and press this button
to locate the last recording position (LAST REC point). (See
“Returning to zero or the last recording position” on page
44.)
u STOP (8) button
Use this button to stop playback, recording and
fast-forward/rewind. Press at the same time as you press
the REW (m) (TO ZERO) button or F FWD (,) (TO
LAST REC) button to locate the beginning of the song
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p Color display
3.5-inch TFT LCD display with a resolution of 320x240 dots.
This display shows various types of information.
NOTE
The display is produced with extremely high-precision
manufacturing technologies. More than 99.99% of the
pixels operate to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels
may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots.
This does not constitute a malfunction.
a GAIN (HIGH/MID/LOW) knobs
Use these knobs to adjust the equalizer gain. (See “Using the
input equalizer” on page 37.)
s FREQ (HIGH/MID/LOW) knobs
Use these knobs to adjust the center frequency of the
equalizer. (See “Using the input equalizer” on page 37.)
d Q knob
Use this knob to adjust the MID bandwidth of the equalizer.
(See “Using the input equalizer” on page 37.)
f EQUALIZER ON/OFF button
Use this button to turn the equalizer on and off. (See “Using
the input equalizer” on page 37.)
g JOG/DATA dial
When the Home screen is displayed, you can use this dial
to perform transport jog operations. (See “Cueing with the
JOG/DATA dial” on page 45.)
Use this dial to change parameter values and select items
when using menus.
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h ASSIGN button/indicator
Use this button to set (assign) the input (INPUT A to H)
for each track. When you press this button, the Assign
screen opens. The input signal of the assigned input source
becomes the recording source. (See “Assigning inputs” on
page 35.)
j MIXER button/indicator
Press this button to open the Mixer screen.
On this screen, you can adjust the settings for the inputs
(INPUT A to H) or tracks (including GROUP) that are selected.
(See “Bouncing tracks” on page 43.)
k DYNAMICS button/indicator
Pressing this button opens a screen to adjust the settings
for the effects applied to the inputs (INPUT A to H). (See
“Dynamic effects” on page 53.)
l EFFECT button/indicator
Pressing this button opens a screen to make adjustments
in the effects. (See “Guitar effects” on page 53 and “Send
effects” on page 54.)
; MENU button
Press this button to open the
structure” on page 24.)
MENU
screen. (See “Menu
z HOME button
Press this button to open the Home screen. (See “Home
screen” on page 23.)
x F1 to F4 (Function) buttons
The functions of these buttons depend on the screen
currently displayed. The functions currently assigned to the
F1 to F4 buttons are shown at the bottom of the screen.
c PAN knob
Use this knob to adjust the stereo position of the track's
playback signal or the input signal assigned to that track.
(See “Stereo position (panning)” on page 55.)
v SEND EFF 1/EFF 2 knobs
Use these knobs to adjust the output of the EFFECT SENDS
jacks.
You can also use the SEND EFF 1 knob to adjust the internal
effects. (See “Sending signals to internal/external effects” on
page 38.)
b SEND MASTER 1/MASTER 2 knobs
Use these knobs to adjust the output of the EFFECT SENDS
jacks.
You can also use the SEND MASTER 1 knob to adjust the
internal effects. (See “Sending signals to internal/external
effects” on page 38.)
n CURSOR (5/b/g/t) buttons
Use these buttons to move the cursor on the screen.
m JOG PLAY button
Press this button to switch to the Search mode.
3 – Names and Functions of Parts
, SOLO button/indicator
Press this button to switch to the Solo mode (the button
lights). (See “Solo” on page 39.)
. MUTE button/indicator
Press this button to switch to the Mute mode (the button
lights). (See “Muting tracks” on page 39.)
/ TRACK EDIT button
Press this button to open the
“8 - Track Editing” on page 49.)
! VIRTUAL TRACK button/indicator
The
VIRTUAL TRACK
tracks” on page 48.)
@ BOUNCE button/indicator
Press this button to switch to the Bounce mode (the button
lights). (See “Bouncing tracks” on page 43.)
# MIXDOWN/MASTERING button/indicator
Press this button to switch the Recorder mode among
Multi Track, Mixdown
• In
Multi Track
the
Mixdown
• In
Mixdown
Mastering
it to return to the
no master file.
• In
Mastering
Multi Track
mode.
mode, press this button to switch to the
mode when there is a master file, or press
Multi Track
mode, press this button to return to the
mode.
NOTE
The current mode is displayed on the Home screen.
$ METRONOME button/indicator
Press this button to set the metronome.
The button flashes according to the set tempo/beat. (See
“Metronome” on page 61.)
% UNDO/REDO button/indicator
Press this button to undo the immediately previous action
(single undo) or cancel a single undo (redo). (See “Undoing
an operation” on page 40.)
After a single undo or multi-undo, the UNDO/REDO button
becomes lit, showing that an operation has been undone.
TRACK EDIT
screen appears. (See “Virtual
and
Mastering
mode, press this button to switch to
screen. (See
modes.
mode when there is
^ MONITOR SELECT button
Press this button to open the
window on the Home screen. (See “Monitor selection” on
page 36.)
MONITOR SELECT
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3 – Names and Functions of Parts
& MONITOR LEVEL knob
Use this knob to adjust the output level of the output
signals.
* MARK SET button
During recording or playback, press this button to set a mark
manually. (See “Location marks” on page 44.)
( AUTO PUNCH button/indicator
Press this button to turn the auto punch mode on and off.
When auto punch mode is turned on,
displayed on the Home screen. (See “Automatic punching in
and out” on page 46.)
Auto Punch
) IN button
Press this button to locate the IN point.
Press and hold the MARK SET button and press this button
to set the IN point.
Press and hold the JUMPBACK (PREVIEW) button and
press this button to perform the pre-roll playback up to the
current position and stop. (See “Checking cueing points
(preview)” on page 46.)
Front panel
is
Q REHEARSE button/indicator
Use this button to turn the Rehearse mode on and off. In
addition to auto punch in/out, you can also use the Rehearse
mode for ordinary recording. (See “Rehearsing the recording”
on page 39.)
W OUT button
Press this button to locate the OUT point.
Press and hold the MARK SET button and press this button
to set the OUT point.
Press and hold the JUMPBACK (PREVIEW) button and
press this button to perform the post-roll playback from the
current position, return and stop. (See “Checking cueing
points (preview)” on page 46.)
E REPEAT button/indicator
Press to this button to turn Repeat Playback mode on and
off. (See “Using repeat playback” on page 46.)
R JUMPBACK (PREVIEW) button
Press this button to rewind the specified number of seconds
from the current position and start playback. (See “Jumpback
playback” on page 46.)
T REC SAFE button
Press to disable recording on all tracks.
Y PHONES jack
Use this stereo standard jack to connect stereo headphones.
Use the MONITOR LEVEL knob on the top panel to adjust
the volume.
CAUTION
Before connecting headphones, use the MONITOR LEVEL
knob on the top panel to set to the volume to minimum. A
loud noise could occur, resulting in damages to equipment
and people's hearing.
U REMOTE jack (2.5mm dia. TRS jack)
Connect the TASCAM RC-3F foot switch (sold separately).
This allows you to remotely control a variety of operations,
including punch in/out (start and stop recording).
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Rear panel
3 – Names and Functions of Parts
I STANDBY/ON button
When the power is OFF (standby), press and hold this button
to turn the power on. When power is ON, press and hold
this button to turn the power off (standby). (See “Start-up &
Shutdown” on page 27.)
O SD card slot
Insert the SD card into this slot.
P USB port
Use the included USB cable to connect with a computer USB
port. (See “Connecting to a computer” on page 67.)
CAUTION
Always connect the unit directly to a computer. Do not use
a USB hub.
A Kensington lock attachment hole
S DC IN 12V jack
Connect the supplied GPE248-120200-Z AC adapter.
D MONITOR OUT jacks (standard balanced TRS jacks)
These jacks output the signal selected in the monitor section
of the top panel. These are standard balanced phone jacks.
F EFFECT SENDS jacks (standard unbalanced TS jacks)
These jacks output the signal from effect sends 1 and 2.
G STEREO OUT jacks (unbalanced RCA jacks)
These jacks output the stereo bus signal.
H LINE-GUITAR switch
You must set this switch according to the input source of the
MIC/LINE INPUTS H. When connecting directly an electric
guitar, electric bass or other similar instrument, set this
switch to GUITAR. When connecting a digital instrument or
an audio equipment, set it to LINE.
J MIC/LINE INPUTS A-H jacks (balanced)
These are balanced analog XLR/TRS combo jacks for microphone and line inputs.
• XLR (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
• TRS (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
Home screen
Home screen and track level meter display
1 Counter mode display
Displays the currently selected time counter mode:
BAR
.
2 Recorder time counter display
Displays the elapsed time from the start of the song.
3 REMAIN time display
Displays the remaining recordable time (Hours : Minutes) of
the SD card.
4 Repeat playback
When the unit is in Repeat Playback mode, the icon
appears.
5 Playback position display
Displays the current Playback position.
6 Recorder mode display
Displays the current Recorder mode.
Multi Track
Bounce
Mixdown
Mastering
Multi Track mode
Bounce mode
Mixdown mode
Mastering mode
ABS
or
The following items are also displayed:
Auto Punch
and
Search
.
Rehearsal
7 INPUT A to H overload indicators
If the input signal of any INPUT A to H source is too loud,
the corresponding indicators light.
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8 Track level meter
Displays input signal levels during recording and playback
signal levels during playback.
9 Song name display
Displays the song name during playback.
0 IN/OUT point time display
Press and hold the MARK SET button and press the IN or
OUT button to display the set IN or OUT point.
q Stereo level meter
Displays the signal level output from the STEREO OUT jacks.
w TIMELINE/METER display
When the level meter is displayed on the recorder track
section of the Home screen, press the F1 (
button to change from level meter display to time line
display.
When the time line is displayed on the recorder track section
of the Home screen, press the F1 (
time line display to level meter display.
Timeline display on the Home screen
METER
TIMELINE
) to change from
e SAVE display
Press the F2 (
(Saving a song) pop-up window.
SAVE
) button to open the
SONG SAVE
Menu structure
Press the MENU button to open the
The menu contains the following items.
Menu item Function
SONG
AUDIO DEPOT
INFORMATION
)
TUNER
USB
FORMAT
PREFERENCE
You can also use dedicated buttons to open specific setting
screens.
The menu contains the following items.
Button Function
ASSIGN
MIXER
DYNAMICS
EFFECT
BOUNCE Performs track bouncing. page 43
MIXDOWN/
MASTERING
METRONOME Sets the metronome. page 61
Performs song loading, saving
and creation, and other
song-related operations.
Performs import and export of
WAV files.
Provides information about a
song, file, and system.
Performs the tuning of musical
instruments.
Performs USB settings. page 67
Formats SD cards. page 65
Setting the date and time page 27
Adjusting the contrast page 29
Peak hold display page 37
Using a foot switch to punch
in/out
jumpback playback page 46
Setting automatic power
saving
Setting automatic monitoring page 63
Assigns track sources to
INPUT A to H.
Displays the Mixer screen
to make equalizer settings
for tracks and inputs.
Assigns dynamic
type effects such as
compressor, etc., and
makes parameters
settings.
Assigns each type of effect
and makes parameter
settings.
Creates and adjusts
master files.
MENU
screen.
Reference
page
page 32
page 68
page 64
page 62
page 42
page 63
Reference
page
page 35
page 37,
page 55
page 53
page 53
page 57
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