Tascam DR-05X User Manual

D01353820A

DR-05X

Linear PCM Recorder

REFERENCE MANUAL

Table of Contents
1 – Introduction.....................................................................	4
Features..................................................................................................	4
Conventions used in this manual..................................................	4
Trademarks and copyrights.............................................................	4
About microSD cards.........................................................................	5
Precautions for use........................................................................	5
2 – Names and Functions of Parts........................................	6
Front.........................................................................................................	6
Front panel............................................................................................	7
Rear panel..............................................................................................	7
Left side..................................................................................................	8
Right side...............................................................................................	8
Bottom....................................................................................................	8
Home Screen........................................................................................	9
Recording screen..............................................................................	10
Playback Control screen.................................................................	11
Menu item list.....................................................................................	11
Using the menu.................................................................................	13
Basic operation..................................................................................	13
3 – Preparation...................................................................	14
Preparing the power supply.........................................................	14
Using AA batteries.......................................................................	14
Using an AC adapter (sold separately).................................	14
Using USB bus power.................................................................	14
Turning the power on and off (standby mode)......................	15
Turning the unit on......................................................................	15
Turning the unit off (standby).................................................	15
Resume function..........................................................................	15
Setting the date and time..............................................................	16
Inserting and removing microSD cards....................................	17
Inserting microSD cards.............................................................	17
Removing cards............................................................................	17
Preparing microSD cards for use.................................................	17
Using the built-in speaker..............................................................	18
Connecting monitoring equipment..........................................	18
4 – Recording......................................................................	20
Setting file format, sampling frequency, type and
maximum file size.............................................................................	20
Setting where files are saved........................................................	21
Making input settings.....................................................................	21
Placing the unit and making connections...............................	22
Recording with the built-in mics............................................	22
Recording with external mics (MIC IN).................................	22
Recording an external device (EXT IN).................................	22
Adjusting the input level................................................................	22
Manually adjusting the input level........................................	22
Using the LEVEL MODE function............................................	24
Recording.............................................................................................	25
Recording playback and input sounds together
(overdubbing)....................................................................................	25
Select the file you want to overdub......................................	25
Selecting file format....................................................................	25
Simultaneous listening to playback and input sound
(MONITOR MIX).............................................................................	25
Adjusting the input level...........................................................	26

Conducting overdubbing.........................................................	27
Recording automatically (AUTO REC)........................................	27
Continuing to record in a new file (track incrementing)....	28
Manual track incrementation during recording...............	28
Automatic track incrementation by file size.......................	28
Capturing a few seconds before starting recording
(PRE REC)..............................................................................................	29
Self-timer..............................................................................................	29
Using tone output............................................................................	30
Setting the AUTO TONE..............................................................	30
Setting the AUTO TONE length...............................................	30
Adjusting the AUTO TONE volume........................................	30
Recording duration..........................................................................	31
5 – Working with Files and Folders (BROWSE screen).....	32
Screen navigation.............................................................................	32
Icons on the BROWSE screen........................................................	32
File operations....................................................................................	32
Folder operations..............................................................................	33
Creating a new folder......................................................................	33
6 – Playback........................................................................	34
Adjusting the playback volume...................................................	34
Setting the playback area (AREA)................................................	34
Selecting a folder for the playback area (1).............................	35
Selecting a folder for the playback area (2).............................	35
Using the playlist...............................................................................	36
Adding files to the playlist........................................................	36
Editing the playlist.......................................................................	36
Selecting files for playback (skipping).......................................	37
Playing recordings............................................................................	37
Pausing............................................................................................	37
Stopping..........................................................................................	37
Searching backward and forward..........................................	37
Repeat playback (REPEAT).............................................................	37
Special playback control functions.............................................	38
Playback Control screen............................................................	38
Loop playback of a selection...................................................	38
Changing the playback speed (VSA).....................................	39
Setting the playback equalizer.....................................................	39
Increasing the perceived overall sound pressure to
enhance listenability (LEVEL ALIGN)..........................................	40
Using the jump function................................................................	40
Setting the jump back time......................................................	41
Setting the jump forward time...............................................	41
7 – Quick Operations..........................................................	42
Features of the QUICK button......................................................	42
Quick menu.........................................................................................	43
Deleting files.......................................................................................	43
Dividing the selected file (DIVIDE)..............................................	43
Overwrite recording.........................................................................	44
Selecting a file to overwrite record........................................	44
Activating overwrite recording mode..................................	44
Conducting overwrite recording............................................	44
Checking the result of recording............................................	44
Undoing and redoing.................................................................	44
Ending overwrite recording mode........................................	44

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Transcribing recorded files (DICTATION PLAY).......................	45
Enabling DICTATION PLAY mode............................................	45
Adjusting the playback equalization....................................	45
Changing the playback position............................................	45
Changing the playback volume and speed........................	45
Exiting DICTATION PLAY mode................................................	45
8 – Mark functions..............................................................	46
Adding marks manually..................................................................	46
Adding marks automatically to a recording............................	46
Moving to mark positions..............................................................	46
Clearing marks...................................................................................	46
9 – Using the effects...........................................................	47
Setting the effect...............................................................................	47
Effects Preset List...............................................................................	47
10 – Tuning an instrument.................................................	48
Using the tuner..................................................................................	48
Setting the tuner..........................................................................	48
Tuning a musical instrument...................................................	48
Adjusting the input level for tuning......................................	48
11 – USB Connections........................................................	49
Powering the unit with USB bus power....................................	49
Using as an SD card reader............................................................	49
Disconnecting the unit from a computer................................	50
Transferring files from a computer.............................................	50
Using as a USB audio interface.....................................................	50
Setting the connected device type.......................................	51
Connecting.....................................................................................	51
12 – Settings and Information...........................................	52
Viewing information (INFORMATION)..........................................	52
File information page (FILE)....................................................	52
Card information page...............................................................	52
System information page..........................................................	52
System Settings.................................................................................	53
Setting the automatic power saving function...................	53
Setting the backlight..................................................................	53
Adjusting the display contrast................................................	53
Setting the battery type............................................................	53
Set the language..........................................................................	53
Restoring the factory settings.................................................	54
Formatting microSD cards........................................................	54
Completely formatting SD cards............................................	54
Setting the file name format.........................................................	55
File name format..........................................................................	55
Setting the WORD item..............................................................	55
13 – Messages.....................................................................	56
14 – Troubleshooting.........................................................	58
15 – Specifications..............................................................	59
General..................................................................................................	59
Input/output ratings........................................................................	59
Analog audio input/output ratings.......................................	59
Control input/output ratings...................................................	59
Audio performance..........................................................................	59
Other specifications.........................................................................	59

Table of Contents

Dimensional drawings....................................................................

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1 – Introduction

Features

ii Compact audio recorder that uses microSD/microSDHC/ microSDXC cards as recording media

ii High-performance stereo unidirectional microphone pair

ii 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bit, linear PCM (WAV format) recording possible

ii BWF format WAV files supported

ii 32–320kbps MP3 format recording possible (compatible with v2.4 ID3 tags)

ii Overdubbing allows playback and input signals to be mixed and recorded together as a new file

ii Built-in 0.3 W mono output speaker

ii Built-in effect (reverb) can be used during recording and playback

ii Automatic recording function starts recording automatically when a set sound input level is detected

ii When a maximum file size set in advance is reached, a new file can be started automatically without interrupting recording

ii QUICK button provides easy access to various functions

ii Track incrementing function allows a recording to be split by creating a new file when desired

ii Pre-recording function allows the unit to record 2 seconds of sound before recording is activated

ii Automatic peak reduction function automatically reduces the level suitably when the input level is too high

ii Automatic level control can increase or decrease the recording volume when the input sound is too quiet or loud

ii Limiter function automatically reduces the level suitably in parts when the input level is too high

ii Low cut filter convenient for reducing low-frequency noise

ii VSA function can change playback speed in a range from 50-200% (0.5 to 2.0 in 0.1 increments) of normal without changing pitch

ii Repeat playback and IN-OUT loop playback functions

ii PB CONT button opens screen for playback speed and IN-OUT loop settings

ii Tuner function to tune musical instruments

ii Self-timer function to start recording after a set period of time.

ii Jump function that moves backward or forward a small amount during playback or when paused (DICTATION PLAY mode only)

ii Playlist function

ii DIVIDE function allows files to be split where desired (only for WAV files)

ii MARK function convenient for moving to specific locations

ii Playback equalizer function and level alignment function to enhance the perceived overall sound pressure

ii File name format can be set to use a user-defined word or the date

ii Resume function to memorize the playback position before the unit is turned off.

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ii 3.5mm (1/8”) jack for external stereo microphone input (provides plug-in power) or external stereo line input

ii 3.5mm (1/8”) line/headphone output jack ii 128×64-pixel LCD with backlight

ii micro-B type USB 2.0 port

ii Operates on 2 AA batteries, a TASCAM PS-P520E AC adapter (sold separately) or USB bus power

ii Tripod attachment screw hole ii USB audio interface functions ii Dictation playback mode

ii Overwrite recording function

Conventions used in this manual

The following conventions are used in this manual.

ii When we refer to a button or connector or control on the DR-05X, the typeface looks like this: MENU.

ii When we show messages, for example, that appear on the unit’s display, the typeface looks like this: ON.

ii We abbreviate “microSD memory card” as “microSD card”.

ii Words that appear on the computer display are shown in quotation marks like this: “DR-05X”.

ii Additional information is provided as necessary in tips, notes and cautions.

TIP

These are tips about how to use the unit.

NOTE

Notes provide additional explanations for special situations.

CAUTION

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

VCAUTION

Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury.

Trademarks and copyrights

ii TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation. ii The microSDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

ii The MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology is licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

ii Supply of this product does not convey a license nor imply any right to distribute MPEG Layer-3 compliant content created with this product in revenue-generating broadcast systems (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or other distribution channels), streaming applications (via Internet, intranets and/or other networks), other content distribution systems (pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications and the like)

1 – Introduction

or on physical media (compact discs, digital versatile discs, semiconductor chips, hard drives, memory cards and the like). An independent license for such use is required. For details, please visit http://mp3licensing. com.

ii Other company names, product names and logos in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Information is given about products in this manual only for the purpose of example and does not indicate any guarantees against infringements of third-party intellectual property rights and other rights related to them. TEAC Corporation will bear no responsibility for infringements on third-party intellectual property rights or other liabilities that occur as a result of the use of this product.

Properties copyrighted by third parties cannot be used for any purpose other than personal enjoyment and the like without the permission of the right holders recognized by copyright law. Always use this equipment properly.

TEAC Corporation will bear no responsibility for rights infringements committed by users of this product.

About microSD cards

This unit uses microSD cards for recording and playback.

A list of microSD cards that have been confirmed for use with this unit can be found on the TEAC Global Site (http:// teac-global.com). Check the page for this product. You can also contact TASCAM customer support service.

Precautions for use microSD cards are delicate media.

In order to avoid damaging a card or the card slot, please take the following precautions when handling them.

ii Do not leave them in extremely hot or cold places. ii Do not leave them in extremely humid places.

ii Do not let them get wet.

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

ii Do not remove or insert them during recording, playback, data transmission or other access.

ii Always put memory cards in cases when transporting them.

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2 – Names and Functions of Parts

Front

1Built-in stereo microphone

This is a stereo pair of unidirectional electret condenser mics.

If you connect an external microphone or external input to the MIC/EXT IN jack between the mics, the built-in mic pair becomes inactive.

2PEAK indicator

Lights when the input volume is too high.

6MENU button

When the Home Screen is open, press this to open the MENU screen.

Press this button to return to the MENU screen from the various setting screens.

When the IN and OUT points are set in the track and the Playback Control screen is open, press this to turn loop playback on or off.

7.button

Press to return to the beginning of a track that is playing or stopped in the middle.

When IN and OUT points are set between the current position and the end of the track, press this button to skip to those points.

Press when a track is stopped at its beginning to skip to the beginning of the previous track.

Press and hold to search backwards.

Press this button while pressing and holding the MARK button to return to the previous mark.

On the setting screens, use this button to move the cursor left. Use this button to answer “NO” to a confirmation message.

On the BROWSE screen, press this button to move up a level.

Press when recording or in recording standby to decrease the input level from the built-in microphone or MIC/EXT IN jack. During adjustment, a pull-up with meters showing the input level will appear at the bottom of the display.

8PB CONT button

This button activates the Playback Control screen.

3Display

Displays a variety of information.

4¤(HOME) [8] button

Press during playback to pause playback at the current position. Press when paused to return to the beginning of the track.

Press when recording or in recording standby to stop recording.

When any other screen is open, press to return to the Home Screen.

Press and hold to turn the unit on and off (put into standby).

5+ button

When the Home or TUNER screen is open, press to increase

the output level from the built-in speaker or /LINE OUT jack. During adjustment, a volume indicator will appear in a pull-up window.

When the Playback Control screen is open, press to increase the playback speed.

When a setting screen is open, use this button to change the setting of the selected item.

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When the Playback Control screen is open, press to return to the Home screen.

Press during recording standby to turn off the self-timer function or change the time period.

9- button

When the Home or TUNER screen is open, press to decrease

the output level from the built-in speaker or /LINE OUT jack.

During adjustment, a volume indicator will appear in a pull-up window.

When the Playback Control screen is open, press to increase the playback speed.

When a setting screen is open, use this button to change the setting of the selected item.

0REC indicator

This flashes during recording standby. This lights while recording.

QRECORD [0] button

When stopped, press this button to put the unit into recording standby. The REC indicator will start to blink. If

INPUT is ON on the MONITOR MIX screen, a pop-up menu to set whether overdubbing is ON/OFF will open.

When in standby, press to start recording. The REC indicator will light when recording.

When recording, press to pause recording.

WQUICK button

When playing back, stopped, paused or in recording standby when the Home Screen is open or when the Playback Control screen is open, press this button to display the Quick menu. The functions shown depend on the state of the unit when the button is pressed.

ii Stopped: DELETE, DIVIDE and LEVEL ALIGN functions for the current song

ii Playing back or on Playback Control screen: LEVEL ALIGN

ii Recording standby: LEVEL MODE

When recording, press this button to increment the track, dividing the recording by creating a new file.

When the BROWSE screen or PLAYLIST screen is open, press this button to open or close the pop-up menu for file/folder operations.

E/button

Press this button during playback or when playback is stopped to skip to the beginning of the next track.

When IN and OUT points are set between the current position and the end of the track, press this button to skip to those points.

Press and hold to search forward.

On the setting screens, use this button to move the cursor right. Use this to confirm the selection of a setting item or to answer “YES” to a confirmation message.

Press this button while pressing and holding the MARK button to move to the next mark.

On the BROWSE screen, press this button to move down a level. If a file is selected, the file is loaded, the Home Screen reopens and the unit stops.

Press this button during recording or recording standby to increase the input level from the built-in microphone or MIC/EXT IN jack. During adjustment, a pull-up with meters showing the input level will appear at the bottom of the display.

2 – Names and Functions of Parts

R7button

When the Home Screen is open and playback is stopped, press to start playback.

During playback, press this button to start jump-back playback.

When a file or folder is selected on the BROWSE screen, press this button to return to the Home Screen and play the file or the first file in the folder from the beginning.

TMARK button

Use to add marks manually during recording and playback. Press when stopped at a mark location to delete that mark.

Press the .or /button while pressing and holding this button to move to the previous or next mark, respectively. When the Playback Control screen is open, use this button to set the IN (start) and OUT (end) points of the interval that you want to set for loop playback.

When the IN and OUT points are already set, press this button to cancel loop playback and clear the IN and OUT points.

Front panel

YStrap holder

Use this to attach a strap.

Rear panel

UMIC/EXT IN jack

Use this input jack to connect a stereo mini-jack microphone or an external input device. This supports plug-in power.

The built-in mic is disabled when an external mic is connected to the MIC/EXT IN jack.

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2 – Names and Functions of Parts

Left side

Bottom

I/LINE OUT jack

Use this to connect headphones or the line input jack of other equipment using a stereo mini-jack cable.

OHOLD switch

Shift to the left end (in the direction of the arrow) to engage the hold function.

No buttons can be used when HOLD is active.

Right side

PUSB port

This is a micro-B USB port.

Use a USB cable (A to Micro-B) to connect the unit to a computer. (see "11 – USB Connections" on page 49)

CAUTION

The unit should be connected directly to the computer, not through a USB hub.

AmicroSD card slot

Use this slot to insert and remove microSD cards.

SMono speaker

Use this built-in speaker to listen to recordings.

Sound is not output during recording, when the unit is in recording standby, when headphones are connected, when the speaker is disabled, or when the Monitor Mix function is enabled.

DTripod attachment screw thread (1/4-inch)

Use this to attach the unit to a tripod or mic stand.

CAUTION

ii Ensure the tripod or microphone stand screws are securely fastened to prevent the unit from falling off.

ii When attaching this unit to a tripod or microphone stand, be sure to place it on a level surface.

FBattery compartment cover

GBattery compartment

Install batteries (2 AA) in this compartment to power the unit. (see "Using AA batteries" on page 14)

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2 – Names and Functions of Parts

Home Screen

Home Screen when in ordinary operation mode

1Playback speed status

One of the following icons appears according to the playback speed setting.

Icon	Playback speed
	×1.0
	×1.1 – ×2.0
	×0.5 – ×0.9
	Playback speed not controllable

2Monitor Mix function status

This shows whether the Monitor Mix function is on or off.

Monitor Mix off

Monitor Mix on

3Effect status

Shows whether the effect function is ON or OFF.

: Built-in effect off : Built-in effect on

4Speaker status

: Speaker output off

: Speaker output on

5Remaining battery charge/power supply status

A battery icon appears when power is supplied by batteries.

When batteries are being used, a battery icon shows the amount of power remaining in bars (, , ).

The batteries are almost dead and the power will soon turn off (standby) if the icon with no bars appears. When using a TASCAM PS-P520E AC adapter (sold separately) or USB bus power, appears.

NOTE

Sometimes a “Battery Low” warning appears when recording or conducting other demanding operations even when battery power remains.

6Recorder operation status

This icon shows the recorder operation status.

Icon	Explanation
8	Stopped
79	Paused
7	Playing back
,	Searching forward
m	Searching backward
/	Skipping to the beginning of the next file
.	Skipping to the beginning of the current or
	previous file

7Playback position display

The current playback position is shown by a bar. As playback progresses, the bar extends from the left.

8Playback level meters

These show the levels of the input and playback signals.

When the Monitor Mix function is ON, the level of the combined input and playback sounds is shown.

9Playback file name

The name or tag information of the file currently in play is displayed.

The ID3 tag information is displayed instead when included in the MP3 file.

NOTE

ID3 tag information contains titles and artist names, which can be stored in MP3 files.

0Elapsed time

Shows the elapsed time (hours: minutes: seconds) of the currently playing track.

QRemaining time message

Shows the remaining playback time of the current track (hours: minutes: seconds).

WPeak value in decibels (dB)

The maximum level that occurs in a fixed period of time is displayed digitally.

EPlayback area

This shows the current playback file area.

: All files in the MUSIC folder

: All files in the selected folder

: All files added to the playlist

RPlayback file number/total number of files

This shows the current file number and total number of files in the playback area.

TOutput volume status

This shows the output volume status.

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2 – Names and Functions of Parts

Recording screen

The recording screen shown below appears when recording or in recording standby.

9Elapsed recording time

The elapsed recording time of the file appears as hours: minutes: seconds.

0Remaining recording time

1Level mode setting status

This icon shows the level mode function setting.

: MANUAL

: LIMITER

: PEAK REDUCTION : AUTO

2Plug-in power status

This shows whether plug-in power is on or off.

Plug-in power off

Plug-in power on

3Low cut filter status

This shows whether the low cut filter is on or off.

Low cut filter off

Low cut filter on

4AUTO TONE setting status

This icon shows whether the AUTO TONE function is on or off.

: AUTO TONE off : AUTO TONE on

5Recording status

This icon shows the recorder operation status.

Icon Explanation

Recording paused (recording 09 standby)

Recording

6Recording level meters

These show the input signal levels.

When overdubbing, the levels of the mixed input and playback sounds are shown.

7Recording file name

When stopped, this shows the remaining time (hours: minutes) of the microSD card. When the remaining recording time becomes less than one minute, only seconds will be shown.

QPeak value in decibels (dB)

Peak input level values are shown in decibels.

WRecording level status

This shows the recording level status.

The file name that will automatically be given to the recorded file is shown.

8Recording format

This shows the file recording format and sampling frequency.

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2 – Names and Functions of Parts

Playback Control screen

During playback or when stopped, press the PB CONT button to open the Playback Control screen.

Recording is not possible when this screen is open. Use the

.and /buttons to skip to IN/OUT points and the file beginning/end. You cannot skip to the previous or next file.

1Loop playback status

The icon appears when loop playback is enabled.

2 Playback position

The current playback position is shown by a bar. As playback progresses, the bar extends from the left.

3Available buttons

The buttons available in the Playback Control screen are as follows.

MARK: Creates or deletes an IN or OUT point.

MENU: Turn loop playback ON or OFF.

4Playback speed

Playback speed as compared with the normal speed is shown. VSA appears on the left when variable speed audition, which allows tempo to be changed without changing pitch, is enabled.

Menu item list

Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. The menu items are as follows.

	Menu item		Function	Page
		FORMAT	Set the recording format
		SAMPLE	Set the sampling frequency	see page 20
		CHANNEL	Set stereo or mono file
		SIZE	Set the maximum file size
		MIC POWER	Set plug-in power	see page 21
	REC SETTING	LOW CUT	Set the low-cut filter	see page 21
		PRE REC	Set the pre-recording function	see page 29
		AUTO TONE	Set tone output	see page 30
		TONE SECS	Set the length of the output tone	see page 30
		TONE VOL	Set the volume of tone output	see page 30
		MODE	Set the auto-recording function mode	see page 27
		LEVEL	Set the auto-recording start level	see page 27
		AREA	Set the playback area	see page 34
	PLAY SETTING	REPEAT	Set the repeat playback function	see page 37
		JUMP BACK	Set the jump back function	see page 41
		JUMP FWD	Set the jump forward function	see page 41
		LEVEL MODE	Set the level mode function	see page 24
	I/O SETTING	SPEAKER	Turn the built-in speaker on/off	see page 18
		PLAYEQ	Set the playback equalization	see page 39
		LEVEL ALIGN	Set the output level alignment function	see page 40
	BROWSE		Work with files and folders on the SD card	see page 32
	USB	SD CARD READER	Select the SD card reader mode	see page 49
		AUDIO I/F	Make USB audio interface settings	see page 50

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2 – Names and Functions of Parts

	Menu item		Function	Page
		INFORMATION	Information about the file, microSD card, and system	see page 52
		MONITOR MIX	Set the monitor mix function	see page 25
	OTHERS	TUNER	Use the tuner	see page 48
		EFFECT	Make effect settings	see page 47
		FILE NAME	Set the recording file name	see page 55
		DATE/TIME	Set the date and time used by the unit	see page 16
		AUTO OFF	Set the automatic power saving function	see page 53
		BACKLIGHT	Set the backlight	see page 53
		CONTRAST	Adjust the display contrast	see page 53
	SYSTEM	BATTERY TYPE	Set the type of batteries.	see page 53
		LANGUAGE	Set the language shown on the display	see page 53
		INITIALIZE	Restore the default settings	see page 54
		QUICK FORMAT	Format an SD card	see page 54
		FULL FORMAT	Completely format an SD card	see page 54

CAUTION

ii When recording or in recording standby, only the following screens and items are shown.

REC SETTING screen: MIC POWER, LOW CUT and AUTO REC items (AUTO REC setting cannot be changed) MONITOR MIX screen: INPUT and PB INPUT items (INPUT setting cannot be changed)

EFFECT screen: all items

ii When the Playback Control screen is open, pressing the MENU button will not open the MENU screen. This turns the loop playback function on/off. (see "Loop playback of a selection" on page 38)

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Using the menu

We will explain this by showing how to set the playback area as an example.

1.Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen.

2.Use the + or – button to select a menu item (highlighted), and use the 7button to move to various settings screens.

Example: PLAY SETTING screen

3.Use the + or – button to select (highlight) a menu item to set.

Example: AREA is selected.

4.Use the /or 7button to move the cursor to highlight the value of the setting.

5.Use the + or – button to change the setting.

6.Press the .button to set a different item in the same menu.

This enables selection of a different item. Use the + or − button to select another item to set.

7.Repeat step 3 to 6 as necessary to set other items.

8.Press the MENU button to open the MENU (or OTHERS) screen. To return to the Home screen, press the ¤ (HOME) [8] button.

2 – Names and Functions of Parts

Basic operation

Use the following buttons to operate the various screens.

MENU button

This opens the MENU screen.

PB CONT button

This opens the Playback Control screen.

¤ (HOME)[8] button

When a settings screen is open, press the ¤(HOME) [8] button to return to the Home Screen.

7button

Use to confirm the various setting items.

/button

Use this to move the cursor (highlighted area) right on the screen and to open folders on the BROWSE screen.

Use this to answer “YES” to a pop-up confirmation message.

.button

Use this to move the cursor (highlighted area) left on the screen and to close folders on the BROWSE screen.

Use this to answer “NO” to a confirmation pop-up message.

+ button

Use this to move the cursor (highlighted area) up on the screen and to increase values.

– button

Use this to move the cursor (highlighted area) down on the screen and to decrease values.

QUICK button

This opens the Quick menu.

The content differs according to the recorder status and operation mode.

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3 – Preparation

Preparing the power supply

This unit can operate on two AA batteries, using a TASCAM PS-P520E AC adapter (sold separately) or using a commercial- ly-available USB cable (USB bus power).

Alkaline or Ni-MH batteries can be used.

To use USB bus power, see "Powering the unit with USB bus power" on page 49.

Using AA batteries

Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the unit. Fit two AA batteries to the + and – marks shown in the compartment, and close the battery compartment cover.

When using AA batteries, set the type of battery in order to accurately show the amount of power remaining and allow the unit to accurately determine whether power is available for proper operation. (see "Setting the battery type" on page 53)

CAUTION

ii Do not use manganese dry cell batteries.

ii This unit cannot recharge Ni-MH batteries. Use a commercially available recharger.

ii The included alkaline batteries are for confirming operation of the unit and might not last very long.

Using an AC adapter (sold separately)

As shown in the illustration, connect a TASCAM PS-P520E AC adapter (sold separately) to the unit's USB port and charge the unit.

TASCAM PS-P520E (sold separately)

AC outlet

Micro-B USB plug

CAUTION

ii Never use any adapter other than the designated PS-P520E AC adapter. Use of a different adapter could cause malfunction, fire or electric shock.

ii Noise may occur when recording with a microphone if the unit is too close to the AC adapter. In such a case, keep sufficient distance between the AC adapter and the unit.

NOTE

When both batteries are installed and the AC adapter is connected, power will be supplied from the AC adapter.

Using USB bus power

Use the commercially-available USB cable to connect the unit and the computer as illustrated below.

Computer	Micro-B USB plug

USB

See "Powering the unit with USB bus power" on page 49.

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Turning the power on and off (standby mode)

VCAUTION

Do not wear connected headphones when turning the unit on or off (putting it in standby). Noise could damage the headphone driver unit or harm your hearing.

CAUTION

ii The unit enters standby mode if turned off when the unit is operating on AC power supplied through an AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P520E, sold separately) or bus power from a computer USB port.

ii Turn down the volume of the monitoring system connected to the unit before turning the unit on/off (standby).

Turning the unit on

When the unit is off (in standby), press and hold the ¤ (HOME) [8] button until the TASCAM DR-05X start-up screen is shown on the display.

The Home Screen appears after the unit starts up.

Start-up screen

Home Screen

CAUTION

The first time a new unit is turned on after purchase, the following settings must be made.

1) A screen to set the display language will open.

Press the + or − button to move the cursor and select (highlight) the language to be shown on the display.

Options

English: use English: use Japanese Français: use French Español: use Spanish Deutsch: use German Italiano: use Italian Português: use Portuguese Русский: use Russian: use Chinese

: use Korean

After selection, press the 7button to confirm it.

You can change this setting with the SYSTEM screen LANGUAGE item. (see "Set the language" on page 53)

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2) A screen for setting the built-in clock will open.

Press the .or /button to move the cursor (highlighted area), and use the + or − button to change values.

Press the 7button to fix the settings.

The start-up screen is displayed, and then the Home screen appears after the unit has started up.

Date/time adjustment may be skipped (and made later) by pressing the 7button. (see "Setting the date and time" on page 16)

Turning the unit off (standby)

Press and hold the ¤(HOME) [8] button until LINEAR PCM RECORDER appears on the display.

The unit turns off (puts it in standby) after it completes its shutdown process.

CAUTION

Always use the ¤(HOME) [8] button to shut down the unit.

Do not remove the batteries or disconnect the power cable (TASCAM PS-P520E AC adapter or USB cable) while the unit is on. If power is interrupted, the unit cannot shut down properly and all recordings, settings and other data will be lost. Lost data and settings cannot be restored.

Resume function

The unit has a resume function. When turned on, the unit locates to the position (time) where it was when turned off previously.

If the 7button is pressed after start-up, the track the unit was playing when turned off previously resumes playing from the position (time) where it was before the unit was turned off.

NOTE

The required data are stored on the microSD card. The resume function does not work if the card is exchanged or formatted.

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3 – Preparation

Setting the date and time

The DR-05X uses its internal clock to record the date and time to the recorded files.

1.Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen.

2.Use the + or – button to select (highlight) OTHERS and press the 7button.

4.Press the .or /button to move the cursor (highlighted area), and use the + or − button to change values.

5.Press the 7button to confirm the change and return to the OTHERS screen.

NOTE

You can set the unit to automatically add the date to file names. (see "Setting the file name format" on page 55)

CAUTION

The date and time setting can be retained for only a few minutes when power is not supplied from batteries, a dedicated AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P520E; sold separately) or USB bus power.

When using batteries, we recommend replacing them before they are completely dead.

The OTHERS screen opens.

3.Use the + or – button to select the DATE/TIME menu item, and press the 7button.

The DATE/TIME screen opens.

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Inserting and removing microSD cards

Inserting microSD cards

1.Open the microSD slot cover on the right side.

2.Insert the microSD Card into the slot as shown in the following illustration until it clicks into place.

Removing cards

1.Open the microSD slot cover on the right side.

2.Press the microSD card in gently and then release it to allow it to come out.

CAUTION

ii Do not remove the microSD card from the unit when it is connected to a computer by USB.

ii The DR-05X is compatible with microSD/microSDHC/ microSDXC standards.

ii A list of microSD cards that have been confirmed for use with this unit can be found on the TEAC Global Site (http:// teac-global.com).

3 – Preparation

Preparing microSD cards for use

In order to use a microSD card in this unit, you must format it first.

1.Confirm that a microSD card is installed and turn the power ON.

2.The following message appears when a new card or a card formatted for use with another device is installed in the unit.

3.Press the 7button to start formatting.

CAUTION

Formatting a card erases all the data on it.

4.When formatting ends, the Home Screen opens. You can also reformat the card in this unit at any time.

CAUTION

When formatting a card, the unit should be operating on power supplied by a PS-P520E adapter (sold separately), computer USB bus power or batteries with sufficient remaining power.

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3 – Preparation

Using the built-in speaker

To listen to the playback sound from the built-in speaker, turn on the SPEAKER item on the I/O SETTING screen.

NOTE

Even if SPEAKER is enabled, the unit will not play through the speaker when the unit is recording sound, in recording standby or muted with headphones or an external speaker system connected.

Operation from the MENU screen

1.Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen.

2.Use the + or – button to select (highlight) the I/O SETTING and press the 7button.

The I/O SETTING screen will open.

3.Use the + or − button to select (highlight) the SPEAKER item and press the ENTER/MARK button.

4.Use the + or – button to select ON.

Connecting monitoring equipment

To listen with headphones, connect them to the /LINE OUT jack.

To listen with an external monitoring system (powered monitor speakers or an amplifier and speakers), connect it to the /LINE OUT jack.

Headphones	Powered monitor speaker
	or
	an amplifier and speaker

5.After completing the setting, press the ¤(HOME) [8] button to return to the Home Screen.

Operation from the Quick menu

1.During playback when the Home Screen is open, press the QUICK button to open the Quick menu.

2.Use the + or − button to select (highlight) the SPEAKER item and press the 7button.

The SPEAKER screen will open.

Options: OFF (default), ON

3.Use the + or − button to select (highlight) a setting, and press the 7button to enable it and return to the HOME Screen.

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