Tascam DP-24SD Users Manual

D01258820A

DP-24SD

Digital Portastudio

OWNER'S MANUAL

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, California, U.S.A.

Telephone number: 1-323-726-0303

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1Read these instructions.

2Keep these instructions.

3Heed all warnings.

4Follow all instructions.

5Do not use this apparatus near water.

6Clean only with dry cloth.

7Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9Do 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.

10Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14Refer 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.

•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.

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Safety Information

88 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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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

Contents
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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Contents
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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Contents

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

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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 (TIMELINE) button, F4 (t) button.

•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.

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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.

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.

1 – Introduction

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.

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.

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.

Headphones

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

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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2.When the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.

3.Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b/g/t) buttons to select (green highlight) SONG, and then press the F4 (t) button.

The SONG LISTscreen appears.

4.Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b) buttons to select DEMO SONG, and then press the F4 (t) button to open a sub-menu.

5.Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b) buttons to select LOAD, and then press the F4 (t) button.

The SONG LOADpop-up window appears.

6.Press the F2 (YES) button to load the demo song.

The demo song is loaded and the display returns to the

SONG LISTscreen.

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.

2 - Quick Guide

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 Mixerscreen.

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.

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.

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.

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2 - Quick Guide

Creating a new song

1.When the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.

2.Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b/g/t) buttons to select (green highlight) SONG, and then press the F4 (t) button.

The SONG LISTscreen appears.

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 CREATE.

4.Press the F4 (t) button to open the SONG CREATE pop-up window.

The created song is given the name SONG_0002.

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 Bit(Bit rate), Hz(Sampling frequency), and then use the JOG/DATA dial to set.

7.Press the F2 (YES) button.

The currently loaded song is saved and a new song is created.

8. Press the HOME button to return to the Home screen.

Connecting and setting the input sources

1.Connect an electric guitar to the MIC/LINE INPUTS H jack on the rear panel.

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.

TIP

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.

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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 Dto 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 TRACK 1.

3.Use the JOG/DATA dial or the SOURCE button for INPUT H to set the recording source of TRACK 1 to H.

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.

2 - Quick Guide

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 Land Rlevel meters move.

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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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 TRACK 2.

Use the JOG/DATA dial or press the SOURCE button for INPUT H to set the recording source of the TRACK 2 to H.

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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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 TRACK 3.

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.

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 3level 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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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.

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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 Mixdownmode and the display returns to the Home screen.

NOTE

In Mixdown mode, Mixdownappears on the upper left 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.

NOTE

•The IN and OUT points must be at least 4 seconds apart. If the interval is shorter than 4 seconds, the message I/O

Too Shortwill appear and the Recorder mode cannot switch to Mixdownmode .

•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.

88 Checking the master file

1.When Recorder mode is Mixdownmode, press the

MIXDOWN/MASTERING button to open the MASTERING screen.

The Recorder mode switches to Masteringmode and the display returns to the Home screen.

NOTE

•In Mastering mode, Masteringappears on the upper left corner of the Home screen.

•When a master file does not exist, the Recorder mode cannot switch to Masteringmode.

• If Recorder mode is Multi Trackmode , you can press the MIXDOWN/MASTERING button to switch to the Mixdownmode , and then press the MIXDOWN/ MASTERING button again to switch to the Mastering mode.

2.In this mode, press the PLAY (7) button to listen to the master file that you have created.

NOTE

•Confirm that both the EQand COMPitems are set to 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 Masteringmode, the STEREO fader cannot be used to adjust the level.

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88 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 Masteringmode, press the F1 (EQ) button to open the EQUALIZERscreen.

2.Turn the EQ HIGH knob to the left to lower the GAINknob for HIGHshown on the screen. Set to "-2dB". This reduces the high frequencies.

3.Next turn the EQ MID knob to the left to lower the GAINfor MID. Set to "-2dB". This reduces the mid frequencies.

4.Next, turn the EQ LOW knob to the right to raise the GAIN knob for LOWshown on the screen. Set to "+6dB". This increase the low frequencies.

5.Press the ON/OFF button on the right of the LOW knob to turn the equalizer on.

6.Press the F1 (g) button to return to the Mastering screen.

7.Now you can press the PLAY (7) button to listen to the master file with equalization.

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88 Applying compression

Use the compressor on the master file to adjust the impact of the entire song.

1.When Recorder mode is Masteringmode, press the F2 (COMP) button to open the COMP MULTIscreen.

2. Press the F3 (LIBRARY) button to open the library list.

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.

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You can also adjust the parameters on the COMP MULTI screen using the CURSOR buttons and JOG/DATA dial.

4.Press the F4 (ON) button to turn the compressor on. The indication OFFchanges to ON.

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.

NOTE

If the EQitem is set to ONon the EQUALIZERscreen, the effect of the equalizer on the sound will also be heard.

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88 Normalizing

Normalizing maximizes the volume of the master file.

1.When Recorder mode is Masteringmode, press the F4 (NORM) button to open the NORMALIZEscreen.

2.Press the F2 (YES) button to perform the normalization.

3.Once the process is completed, the display returns to the Mastering screen.

88 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 Masteringmode, press the RECORD (0) button.

2.This will record over the master file and create a new master file with equalization and compression applied.

Shutting down

Turn the unit off when you are done using it.

1. Press the HOME button to open the Home screen.

2.Press and hold the STANDBY/ON button on the rear panel until PORTASTUDIOappears on the display.

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.

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

1GUITAR indicator

This indicator lights when the LINE-GUITAR switch on the rear panel is set to GUITAR.

2Display

Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b/g/t) buttons to return to the Home screen, to open the MENU screen, to assign input signals to tracks, to change parameters for each input or track, and to perform many other operations.

3PHANTOM (+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

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.

4OL indicators (A-H)

These indicators light when the input source signal is too loud.

5TRIM knobs (A-H)

Use these knobs to adjust the input levels. (See “Making the first recording” on page 39.)

6SOURCE 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).

7MUTE/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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8REC 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.

9SELECT 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

0TRACK 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.)

QOperation buttons for various functions

Use these buttons to activate/deactivate functions or to perform the operation set to them.

WFADER GROUP button/indicator

Press this button to set a fader group.

The button becomes lit. (See “Fader group” on page 55.)

ESTEREO SELECT button/indicator

When the Assign screen is displayed, you can press this button to move the cursor from the TRACKdisplay to the

STEREO BUSdisplay, and set the input for the stereo bus. (See “Assigning to a stereo bus” on page 35.)

RSTEREO 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.

TREW (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 (00:00:00:00= ZERO point). (See “Returning to zero or the last recording position” on page 44.)

YF 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.)

USTOP (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

(00:00:00:00= ZERO point) or the last recording position (LAST REC point). (See “Returning to zero or the last recording position” on page 44.)

IPLAY (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.

ORECORD (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.)

PColor 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.

AGAIN (HIGH/MID/LOW) knobs

Use these knobs to adjust the equalizer gain. (See “Using the input equalizer” on page 37.)

SFREQ (HIGH/MID/LOW) knobs

Use these knobs to adjust the center frequency of the equalizer. (See “Using the input equalizer” on page 37.)

DQ knob

Use this knob to adjust the MID bandwidth of the equalizer. (See “Using the input equalizer” on page 37.)

FEQUALIZER ON/OFF button

Use this button to turn the equalizer on and off. (See “Using the input equalizer” on page 37.)

GJOG/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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HASSIGN 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.)

JMIXER 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.)

KDYNAMICS 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.)

LEFFECT 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 MENUscreen. (See “Menu structure” on page 24.)

ZHOME button

Press this button to open the Home screen. (See “Home screen” on page 23.)

XF1 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.

CPAN 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.)

VSEND 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.)

BSEND 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.)

NCURSOR (5/b/g/t) buttons

Use these buttons to move the cursor on the screen.

MJOG PLAY button

Press this button to switch to the Search mode.

,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 TRACK EDITscreen. (See “8 - Track Editing” on page 49.)

! VIRTUAL TRACK button/indicator

The VIRTUAL TRACKscreen appears. (See “Virtual 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, Mixdownand Masteringmodes.

• In Multi Trackmode, press this button to switch to the Mixdownmode.

•In Mixdownmode, press this button to switch to the Masteringmode when there is a master file, or press

it to return to the Multi Trackmode when there is no master file.

•In Masteringmode, press this button to return to the

Multi Trackmode.

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.

^ MONITOR SELECT button

Press this button to open the MONITOR SELECTpop-up window on the Home screen. (See “Monitor selection” on page 36.)

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&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, Auto Punchis displayed on the Home screen. (See “Automatic punching in and out” on page 46.)

)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

QREHEARSE 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.)

WOUT 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.)

EREPEAT button/indicator

Press to this button to turn Repeat Playback mode on and off. (See “Using repeat playback” on page 46.)

RJUMPBACK (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.)

TREC SAFE button

Press to disable recording on all tracks.

YPHONES 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.

UREMOTE 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

ISTANDBY/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.)

OSD card slot

Insert the SD card into this slot.

PUSB 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

SDC IN 12V jack

Connect the supplied GPE248-120200-Z AC adapter.

DMONITOR 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.

FEFFECT SENDS jacks (standard unbalanced TS jacks)

These jacks output the signal from effect sends 1 and 2.

GSTEREO OUT jacks (unbalanced RCA jacks)

These jacks output the stereo bus signal.

HLINE-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.

JMIC/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

1Counter mode display

Displays the currently selected time counter mode: ABSor

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.

4Repeat playback

When the unit is in Repeat Playback mode, the icon appears.

5Playback position display

Displays the current Playback position.

6Recorder mode display

Displays the current Recorder mode.

Multi Track	Multi Track mode
Bounce	Bounce mode
Mixdown	Mixdown mode
Mastering	Mastering mode

The following items are also displayed: Rehearsal,

Auto Punchand Search.

7INPUT 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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8Track level meter

Displays input signal levels during recording and playback signal levels during playback.

9Song name display

Displays the song name during playback.

0IN/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.

QStereo level meter

Displays the signal level output from the STEREO OUT jacks.

WTIMELINE/METER display

When the level meter is displayed on the recorder track section of the Home screen, press the F1 (TIMELINE) 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 (METER) to change from time line display to level meter display.

Timeline display on the Home screen

ESAVE display

Press the F2 (SAVE) button to open the SONG SAVE (Saving a song) pop-up window.

Menu structure

Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen. The menu contains the following items.

	Menu item	Function	Reference
			page
		Performs song loading, saving
	SONG	and creation, and other	page 32
		song-related operations.
	AUDIO DEPOT	Performs import and export of	page 68
		WAV files.
	INFORMATION	Provides information about a	page 64
		song, file, and system.
	TUNER	Performs the tuning of musical	page 62
		instruments.
	USB	Performs USB settings.	page 67
	FORMAT	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	page 42
	PREFERENCE	in/out
		jumpback playback	page 46
		Setting automatic power	page 63
		saving
		Setting automatic monitoring	page 63

You can also use dedicated buttons to open specific setting screens.

The menu contains the following items.

	Button	Function	Reference
			page
	ASSIGN	Assigns track sources to	page 35
		INPUT A to H.
	MIXER	Displays the Mixer screen	page 37,
		to make equalizer settings
		for tracks and inputs.	page 55
		Assigns dynamic
	DYNAMICS	type effects such as
		compressor, etc., and	page 53
		makes parameters
		settings.
	EFFECT	Assigns each type of effect
		and makes parameter	page 53
		settings.
	BOUNCE	Performs track bouncing.	page 43
	MIXDOWN/	Creates and adjusts	page 57
	MASTERING	master files.
	METRONOME	Sets the metronome.	page 61

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