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LR-10
Instrumental
Trainer/Recorder
This device has a serial number
located on the bottom panel. Please
record it and retain it for your
records.
Serial number:
__________________
D01128520B
OWNER’S MANUAL
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
CAUT ION: TO REDUC E THE RISK OF ELEC TRIC SH OCK , DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Th e li ghtni ng flas h wi th arro whe ad symb ol, wi thi n
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: LR-10
Trade Name: TASCAM
Responsible party: TEAC AMERICA, INC.
Address: 7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello,
California, U.S. A.
Telephone number: 1-323-726-0303
This device complies with Par t 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
inter ference received, including inter ference that may cause
undesired operation.
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
FOR U.S.A.
TO THE USER
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a r esident ial inst allatio n. This equi pmen t ge nera tes, use s, a nd c an
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
wit h th e instr ucti on m anual , may cau se harm ful inter fere nce to radi o
comm unications . However, there is no guaran tee that inter ference 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 tr y to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures.
a) Re orient or relocate t he receiving antenna .
b) Increase the separation bet ween the equipment and receiver.
c) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif ferent from that to
which the receiver is connected.
d) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
CAUTION
Changes or modif ications to this equipm ent not expressly approved by
TEAC CORP ORATION for compliance could void the use r's a uthor ity to
operate this equipment.
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1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any venti latio n op ening s. I nstal l in accordanc e wi th t he
manufacturer's instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or
the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not
t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particular ly at
plugs, conven ience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
1 2 Use only w ith the cart, stand, tripo d, bracket, or tabl e specif ied b y 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.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord
or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.•
Do not place any objects lled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.•
Do not install this apparatus in a conned space such as a book case or •
similar unit.
The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with •
its POWER or STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON position.
The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that you •
can easily grasp the power cord plug at any time.
The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall •
remain readily operable.
If the product uses batteries (including a battery pack or installed batteries), •
they should not be exposed to sunshine, re 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.
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.
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Cautions about Batteries ª
This product uses batteries. Misuse of batteries could cause a leak, rupture or
other trouble. Always abide by the following precautions when using batteries.
Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries. The batteries could rupture or •
leak, causing re or injury.
When installing batteries, pay attention to the polarity indications •
(plus/minus (+/–) orientation), and install them correctly in the battery
compartment as indicated. Putting them in backward could make the
batteries rupture or leak, causing re, injury or stains around them.
When throwing used batteries away, follow the disposal instructions •
indicated on the batteries and the local disposal laws. When you store or
dispose of batteries, isolate their terminals with insulation tape or something
like that to prevent them from contacting other batteries or metallic objects.
Do not use batteries other than those specied. Do not mix and use new •
and old batteries or dierent types of batteries together. The batteries could
rupture or leak, causing re, injury or stains around them.
Do not carry or store batteries together with small metal objects. The •
batteries could short, causing leak, rupture or other trouble.
Do not heat or disassemble batteries. Do not put them in re or water. •
Batteries could rupture or leak, causing re, injury or stains around them.
If the battery uid leaks, wipe away any uid on the battery case before •
inserting new batteries. If the battery uid gets in an eye, it could cause loss
of eyesight. If uid does enter an eye, wash it out thoroughly with clean
water without rubbing the eye and then consult a doctor immediately. If the
uid gets on a person’s body or clothing, it could cause skin injuries or burns.
If this should happen, wash it o with clean water and then consult a doctor
immediately.
The unit power should be o when you install and replace batteries. •
Remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the unit for a long time. •
Batteries could rupture or leak, causing re, injury or stains around them.
If the battery uid leaks, wipe away any uid on the battery compartment
before inserting new batteries.
For European Customers ª
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 eects on
human health and the environment.
(c) Improper disposal of waste equipment can have serious eects 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
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Pb, Hg, Cd
equipment, please contact your city oce, waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the equipment.
Disposal of batteries and/or accumulators
(a) Waste batteries and/or accumulators should be disposed of separately from
the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by
the government or the local authorities.
(b) By disposing of waste batteries and/or accumulators correctly, you will
help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative eects on
human health and the environment.
(c) Improper disposal of waste batteries and/or accumulators can have serious
eects on the environment and human health as a result of the presence of
hazardous substances in batteries and/or accumulators.
(d) The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that batteries and/or
accumulators must be collected and disposed of separately from household
waste.
If the battery or accumulator contains more than the specied values
of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) dened in the Battery
Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury
(Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will be indicated beneath the crossed out
wheeled dust bin symbol.
(e) The return and collection systems are available to the end users. For more
detailed information about disposal of waste batteries and/or accumulators,
please contact your city oce, waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased them.
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Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .........................2
Quick Start Guide ......................................................10
Step 1: Prepare the SD card and power .................................. 10
Step 2: Copy audio files from a computer..............................12
Step 3: Select the input................................................................. 12
Step 4: Connect an instrument and headphones .............. 13
Step 5: Tune the instrument........................................................ 13
Step 6: Use the effects ................................................................... 14
Step 7: Adjust the input and output levels ........................... 14
Step 8: Play along with the music ............................................. 15
Step 9: Record your performance ............................................. 17
Step 10: Record over a song (overdub) ...................................17
Step 11: Use other functions ..................................................... 18
Step 12: Turn off the power ......................................................... 18
1–Introduction ...........................................................19
Main functions and features ....................................................... 19
Included items ................................................................................. 20
About this manual .......................................................................... 20
Intellectual property rights .........................................................21
About SD cards ................................................................................ 22
Precautions for use .................................................................... 22
Precautions for placement and use .........................................23
Beware of condensation ..............................................................23
Cleaning the unit ............................................................................23
2–Names and Functions of Parts ..............................24
Top panel ........................................................................................... 24
Left side panel .................................................................................. 30
Right side panel ............................................................................... 30
Rear panel .......................................................................................... 31
Front panel ........................................................................................ 31
Bottom panel ................................................................................... 32
Home Screen ................................................................................... 33
Recording screen ........................................................................... 35
Menu structure ................................................................................ 36
Using the menu ............................................................................... 37
Basic operations .............................................................................. 38
3–Preparation ............................................................39
Inserting and removing SD cards ............................................. 39
Inserting an SD card .................................................................. 39
Removing an SD card ............................................................... 40
Preparing an SD card for use ...................................................... 40
Special cases ................................................................................41
Card write protection ............................................................... 41
Powering the unit ........................................................................... 42
Using AA batteries ..................................................................... 42
Using USB bus power ............................................................... 42
Using an AC adaptor (sold separately) ............................... 43
Startup and shutdown .................................................................. 44
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Turning the power on ............................................................... 44
Setting the power to standby ................................................ 44
Setting the date and time ............................................................ 45
4–Connecting .............................................................46
Connecting monitoring equipment ........................................ 46
Connecting with a computer ..................................................... 46
Disconnecting from a computer ..........................................47
Connecting an instrument .......................................................... 47
5–Recording ...............................................................48
Setting the location where recorded files are saved..........48
Setting the input functions ......................................................... 48
Adjusting the input level ............................................................. 49
Recording ..........................................................................................50
Recording a few seconds before pushing the record
button (pre-recording) ................................................................. 51
Recording the input sound with the playback sound
(overdubbing) .................................................................................. 51
Overdubbing ...............................................................................52
Starting and pausing recording automatically
(AUTO REC) ........................................................................................ 53
Track incrementation .................................................................... 54
Manual track incrementation during recording ............. 54
Automatic track incrementation by file size .....................55
Dividing files (DIVIDE) ...................................................................55
Recording duration ........................................................................ 56
6–Working with Files and Folders
(BROWSE screen) ..................................................57
BROWSE screen navigation ......................................................... 57
Icons on the BROWSE screen ...................................................... 57
File operations ................................................................................. 58
Folder operations............................................................................ 59
Delete the selected playback file (QUICK DELETE) ............. 60
7–Playback .................................................................61
Playback ............................................................................................. 61
Stopping playback .........................................................................61
Selecting a file .................................................................................. 61
Searching forward and backward ............................................. 62
Adjusting the playback volume................................................. 62
Adjusting the balance between playback and input
signals ................................................................................................. 63
Disabling the MIC/LINE input ..................................................... 63
8–Playback Area and Playlist ....................................64
Using the PLAY MODE screen to set the playback area .... 64
Selecting a folder for the playback area (1) ........................... 65
Selecting a folder for the playback area (2) ........................... 66
Playlist ................................................................................................. 67
Adding files to the playlist ...................................................... 67
Editing the playlist ..................................................................... 67
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9–Special Playback (playback control function) .....70
Changing the speed ......................................................................70
Changing the key ............................................................................ 70
Jump back a set amount and continue playback
(flashback) .........................................................................................71
10–
Loop Playback/Repeat Playback/Single Track
Playback ............................................................................ 72
Using loop playback (standard mode) .................................... 72
Using loop playback with the playlist ..................................... 73
Turning loop playback on and off ........................................ 74
Repeat and single track playback ............................................. 75
11–Transferring songs to and from a computer .....76
Preparing audio files on a computer ....................................... 76
Copying audio files from a computer ......................................76
Transferring audio files to a computer ....................................77
12–Using the built-in effects ....................................78
Turning the effects ON and OFF ................................................ 78
Setting the effect ............................................................................78
Reverb List ......................................................................................... 79
13–Using the tuner ....................................................80
Preparation .......................................................................................80
Chromatic tuner mode (AUTO) .................................................. 81
Oscillator mode ............................................................................... 81
14–Using the Metronome .........................................82
Setting the metronome ................................................................ 82
Starting and stopping the metronome .................................. 82
15–System settings ...................................................83
System settings (SETUP) ............................................................... 83
Setting the forward/backward search speed ................... 83
Setting the automatic power off time ................................ 83
Adjusting the display contrast ..............................................83
Setting the battery type .......................................................... 83
Restoring the default values (factory settings) ............... 84
Using QUICK FORMAT ............................................................... 84
Using FULL FORMAT .................................................................. 84
Setting the file name format....................................................... 85
File name format ........................................................................85
Setting the characters in the WORD item ........................86
16–Using the footswitch ...........................................87
Setting footswitch operation .....................................................87
Using the footswitch .....................................................................87
17–Viewing File Information ....................................88
File information page .................................................................... 88
Card information page.................................................................. 89
System information page ............................................................ 90
18–Messages ..............................................................91
19–Troubleshooting ..................................................95
20–Specifications ......................................................97
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Ratings ................................................................................................ 97
Input ratings ..................................................................................... 97
Analog audio input .................................................................... 97
Output ratings ................................................................................. 97
Analog output ratings .............................................................. 97
Control input/output ratings ................................................. 97
Audio performance ........................................................................ 98
Computer compatibility ............................................................... 98
Other specifications ....................................................................... 98
Dimensional drawings .................................................................. 99
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Quick Start Guide
Step 1: Prepare the SD card and power
Install the SD card ª
Insert the SD card into the SD card slot, which is inside the
battery compartment on the bottom of the unit.
Formatting is necessary if you insert a new SD card.
(Formatting will erase all the data on the card.)
For details, see “Inserting and removing SD cards” on page 39.
Preparing the power ª
Using AA batteries
Insert AA batteries into the battery compartment, which you
opened when installing the SD card. This unit can use either
alkaline or nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries. It cannot
recharge batteries.
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USB
Computer
DC plug
AC outlet
PS-P520
TACAM
(sold separately)
Quick Start Guide
Using USB bus power
Connect the unit with a computer using the included USB
cable.
The
USB SELECT
screen appears, allowing you to set whether
to use USB bus power or to connect the unit’s storage to the
computer. Select
BUS POWER
.
Using an AC adaptor (sold separately)
Connect a TASCAM PS-P520 AC adaptor (sold separately),
which is designed for the specications of this unit, to the DC
IN 5V jack.
Turn the power on ª
Press and hold the [ª] button until the startup screen
opens.
For details about power preparations, see “Powering the unit”
on page 42.
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Setting the date and time ª
Use the
clock to the current time.
The unit uses its internal clock to include the date and time of
the recording in its le.
The unit will function properly even if you do not make this
setting. When you rst put batteries into the unit, however,
the clock will begin advancing from the default value of
2000-01-01/00:00:00 and this incorrect date and time will be
added to recording les. (See “Setting the date and time” on
page 45.)
DATE/TIME
item from the
MENU
to set the internal
Step 2: Copy audio files from a computer
Prepare the audio les ª
Create audio les using the functions of the computer
operating system or other computer software applications.
Be sure to use le formats that this unit can play back. These
formats include MP3 (32–320 kbps, 44.1 kHz) and WAV (44.1
kHz, 16/24-bit).
Connect the computer ª
Use the included USB cable to connect the unit to the
computer.
Transfer les from the computer ª
Copy audio les to the MUSIC folder on the LR-10 drive that
appears on the computer.
Disconnect from the computer ª
After using the correct procedures to dismount the LR-10
drive from your computer, disconnect the USB cable. The unit
should automatically turn o.
For details, see Chapter 11 “Transferring songs to and from a
computer” on page 76.
Step 3: Select the input
Set
INPUT
to
MIC
to use the built-in microphone to practice
singing or playing a wind instrument, for example.
Set
INPUT
to
LINE
to use the LINE IN jack to practice playing
a synthesizer or electronic piano.
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For details, see “Setting the input functions” on page 48.
Quick Start Guide
Connect headphones or speakers ª
Connect headphones or a monitoring system (such as
powered speakers or an amplier and speakers) to this unit’s
/LINE OUT jack.
For details, see “Connecting monitoring equipment” on page
46.
Step 4: Connect an instrument and headphones
Connect an instrument ª
Connect the headphones/stereo line output jack of the
keyboard or other instrument to the LINE IN jack of this unit
using a 3.5-mm miniplug cable.
For details, see “Connecting an instrument” on page 47.
CAUTION
To record the sound from the LINE IN jack or hear it through
headphones, line input must be ON ( ). If mic input is
activated, set the
to
LINE
. If the line input is OFF ( ), press the ¶/MIC
button to turn it ON ( ).
INPUT
item in the
INPUT SETTING
menu
CAUTION
Before connecting headphones, use the OUTPUT (–) button
to minimize the volume. Failure to do so could cause the
sudden output of loud sounds, which might lead to hearing
damage or other harm.
Step 5: Tune the instrument
Use the unit’s tuning function to tune an instrument using the
LINE IN jack or built-in microphones.
Press the TUNER button to open the
For details, see Chapter 13 “Using the tuner” on page 80.
TUNER
screen.
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Step 6: Use the effects
This unit has built-in eects. You can use these eects on the
input signal and on the playback signal.
Press the EFFECT button briey to enable the eects. The
last eect setting used is activated and the FX icon appears
highlighted (light letters on a dark background).
Press this button again to disable the eects. The FX icon
appears as dark letters on a light background.
Press and hold the EFFECT button to open the
where you can make detailed settings.
For details, see Chapter 12 “Using the built in eects” on page
78.
EFFECT
screen
Step 7: Adjust the input and output levels
Adjust the headphones volume ª
Use the OUTPUT (+/–) buttons to adjust the headphones
volume.
When adjusting the volume, the current level appears in a
pop-up at the bottom of the display.
For details, see “Adjusting the playback volume” on page 62.
Adjusting the microphone and line input level ª
Use the INPUT level dial on the right side panel to adjust the
built-in microphones and LINE IN input level.
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Quick Start Guide
For details, see “Adjusting the input level” on page 49.
Adjusting the mix ª
Press the BALANCE button to adjust the volume of the
le that is playing. Use this function to adjust the balance
between the playback sound and the sound of the input from
the built-in microphones or the LINE IN jack. Press the Á
button to start playback of the song. Adjust the volume of the
playback sound using the VALUE (+/–) buttons. While playing
the instrument, adjust the balance between the playing song
and the instruments.
NOTE
The
BALANCE
LINE is ON ( or ). When MIC or LINE is OFF ( or
), changing the
volume.
setting only aects the volume when MIC or
BALANCE
value has no eect on the
Step 8: Play along with the music
This unit will output the sound input through the mic or the
LINE IN jack even when recording is not enabled. This allows
you to select a song and play along after pressing the Á
button.
This unit also has the following functions, which you can use
as you like to make practicing your instrument even easier.
Use repeat playback ª
You can use two types of repeat playback. You can either play
a loop between two set points or play an entire song and the
entire playback area repeatedly.
Use the LOOP button for loop playback, which is useful for
practicing a phrase repeatedly.
During playback (or when paused), press the LOOP button
briey at the point where you want to start loop playback to
set the IN point. Then, press the LOOP button briey again
at the point where you want to stop loop playback to set the
OUT point and start loop playback of the interval between the
points.
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Press and hold the LOOP button to open the
pop-up screen where you can make ne adjustments to the
IN and OUT points. Other loop playback functions include, for
example, the possibility of setting up to ve loops for each le
when the playback area is the playlist.
For details about loop playback see “Using loop playback
(standard mode)” on page 72 and “Using loop playback with
the playlist” on page 73.
For repeat playback of a single le or the entire playback area,
press the MENU button to open the
MODE
and press the Á or ¯ button. Use the VALUE (+/–)
buttons to select 1
After making the setting, press the HOME button to return to
the Home Screen.
REPEAT
or
MENU
ALL REPEAT
LOOP SET
screen, select
.
PLAY
For details about repeat playback, see “Repeat and single track
playback” on page 75.
Change the key ª
You can change the playback pitch (key) in semitones. Press
the KEY button to show the key setting at the bottom of the
display.
Use the VALUE (+/–) buttons to change the setting value.
For details, see “Changing the key” on page 70.
Changing the speed ª
You can also change the playback speed without changing
the pitch.
You can, for example, reduce the speed to practice a song and
gradually increase it as you become more procient.
Press the SPEED button to show the speed setting at the
bottom of the display.
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Use the VALUE (+/–) buttons to change the setting value.
For details, see “Changing the speed” on page 70.
Step 9: Record your performance
You can record the sound input through the built-in
microphones or the LINE IN jack. Press the RECORD [–]
button to start recording (except when the auto-record
function is on and the input level is below the set value). Press
and hold the RECORD [–] button to enable the pre-record
function and put the unit into recording standby. Press the
RECORD [–] button to start recording, capturing sound up
to 2 seconds before pressing the button. Press the [ª]
button to stop recording.
For details, see “Recording” on page 50.
Quick Start Guide
Step 10: Record over a song (overdub)
You can also record your performance together with the
music that is playing back.
Use the  and ¯ buttons to select the song. Press
the Á button while pressing and holding the RECORD [–]
button to begin overdubbing.
Press the [ª] button to stop recording.
For details, see “Recording the input sound with the playback
sound (overdubbing)” on page 51.
CAUTION
If you press and hold the record button, the unit will be put in
recording standby with the pre-record function enabled, and
overdubbing will not be possible.
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Step 11: Use other functions
This unit has other functions, including a convenient playlist
and the ability to divide les, which you can use as you like.
One such function is the metronome, which can be accessed
easily by pressing the METRONOME button.
For details, see chapter 14 “Using the Metronome” on page 82.
Step 12: Turn off the power
To turn the power o (put the unit in standby), press the
[ª] button and hold it until the shutdown screen appears.
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1–Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM LR-10
Instrumental Trainer/Recorder. Please read this Owner’s
Manual carefully in order to maximize your use of all the
unit’s features. We hope that you will enjoy using this trainer/
recorder for many years to come. Please keep a copy of this
manual in a safe place for future reference.
You can also download a digital version of this manual from
the TASCAM website (http://www.tascam.com/).
Main functions and features
Portable trainer/recorder for acoustic instruments players
•
Uses SD cards as recording media
•
Record using the built-in microphones or a connected
•
external device
Recording 44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear PCM (WAV format)
•
possible
Overdubbing the input signal with the audio playing back
•
possible
Playback of 44.1 kHz, 16/24-bit linear WAV files and 44.1
•
kHz, 32–320 kbps MP3 files possible
Metronome functions
•
Built-in effects can be applied to the input signal and the
•
playback signal
Tuner functions
•
Auto recording function can detect the sound input level
•
to start recording automatically
Recording continues automatically in a new file without
•
pause when the maximum file size is reached during
recording
Track incrementation function allows the creation of a new
•
file when desired during recording without pause
Pre-recording (PRE REC) function allows the unit to record
•
the 2 seconds of sound before recording is activated
Auto gain control function automatically make the micro-
•
phone input level as even as possible
Limiter function automatically reduces the level suitably
•
when the microphone input level is too high
Low cut filter for microphone input conveniently reduces
•
low-frequency noise
VSA function allows adjustment of the playback speed in
•
a range from 50% to 150% (in 10% increments) without
changing the playback pitch
Key adjustment function allows the pitch to be adjusted by
•
±6 semitones (in semitone increments)
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Rec delay function can be used to avoid recording the
•
sound of pushing the RECORD [º] button
Repeat playback and IN-OUT loop playback functions
•
Playlist function
•
In playlist mode, up to five IN-OUT loop playback settings
•
can be made for each file
Divide function allows files to be split where desired
•
File name format can be set to use a user-defined word or
•
the date
1/8” external stereo line input jack
•
1/8” line output/headphones output jack
•
128 × 64 pixel dot matrix LCD
•
Mini-B type USB 2.0 port
•
Can be powered by two AA batteries, USB bus power or a
•
TASCAM PS-P520 AC adaptor (sold separately)
Files saved on a computer can be transferred (copied) to
•
the SD card in this unit via USB
Included items
The included items are listed below.
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
SD memory card (in the unit) • .........................................................1
AA alkaline battery• .............................................................................2
USB cable (0.8 m) • ................................................................................1
A warranty card• ....................................................................................1
Owner’s manual (this manual)• ........................................................1
About this manual
In this manual, we use the following conventions:
“SD memory card” is sometimes abbreviated as “SD card.”
•
The names of keys and controls are given in the following
•
bold typeface: MENU
Messages shown on the unit’s display are written like this:
•
ON
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Characters that appear on a computer display are given in
•
the following light typeface: OK
Additional information is introduced in the styles below
•
when needed:
TIP
Useful hints when using the unit.
NOTE
Explanation of actions in special situation and supplement.
CAUTION
Instructions that should be followed to avoid injury, damage
to the unit or other equipment, and loss of data.
Intellectual property rights
TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC Corporation, registered in
•
the U.S. and other countries.
SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
•
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from
•
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and
•
Windows 7 are either registered trademarks or trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
Apple, Macintosh, iMac, Mac OS and Mac OS X are trade-
•
marks of Apple Inc.
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 specications 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.
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This product is designed to help you record and
reproduce sound works to which you own the copyright,
or where you have obtained permission from the
copyright holder or the rightful licensor. Unless you
own the copyright, or have obtained the appropriate
permission from the copyright holder or the rightful
licensor, your unauthorized recording, reproduction or
distribution thereof may result in severe criminal penalties
under copyright laws and international copyright treaties.
If you are uncertain about your rights, contact your legal
advisor. Under no circumstances will TEAC Corporation be
responsible for the consequences of any illegal copying
performed using the recorder.
About SD cards
This unit uses SD cards for recording and playback.
You can use 64 MB–2 GB SD cards and 4 GB–32 GB SDHC cards
with this unit.
A list of SD cards that have been tested with this unit can be
found on the TASCAM web site (www.tascam.com/).
Use of cards that have not been veried 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 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.
•
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Precautions for placement and use
The operating temperature should be between 0°C and
•
40°C (32°F and 104°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
•
Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat-generating
•
electrical device such as a power amplifier.
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
Use a dry soft cloth to wipe the unit clean. Do not clean the
unit with a chemically treated cloth or substances such as
benzene, thinner and alcohol because they might cause
damage to the surface of the unit.
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Top panel
1 Display
This shows a variety of information.
2 PEAK indicator
This lights if the input signal level is too high.
3 Cursor control
Press up to use the §/BROWSE button, down to use the
¶/MIC button, left to use the  button and right to
use the ¯ button.
§/BROWSE button (UP/BROWSE)
When the Home Screen is open, press this button to
open the
When one of the setting screens is open, this moves
the cursor up on the screen.
When the Home Screen is open, press and hold this
button to open the
¶/MIC button (DOWN/MIC INPUT)
When the Home Screen is open, press this button to
turn input from the built-in microphone or LINE IN
jack ON/OFF.
When one of the setting screens is open, this moves
the cursor down on the screen.
 button (PREVIOUS)
During playback or when stopped, press this button to
return to skip to the beginning of the previous le.
When one of the setting screens is open, this moves
the cursor to the left on the screen.
On the
the higher folder level.
BROWSE
BROWSE
screen.
QUICK DELETE
screen, press this button to return to
pop-up menu.
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¯ button (NEXT)
During playback or when stopped, press this button to
skip to the beginning of the next le.
When one of the setting screens is open, this moves
the cursor to the right on the screen.
On the
BROWSE
folder level.
Press during recording to start recording to a new le
without interruption (track incrementation).
4 Ô button (REW)
Press this button to search backward.
Press briefly to search backward to the beginning of the
current file. Each time you press this button, the search
speed increases.
Press and hold to search backward continuously for as
long as the button is pressed. When the beginning of the
current file is reached, searching stops there.
screen, press this to enter the lower
5 button (F FWD)
Press this button to search forward.
Press briefly to search forward to the end of the current
file. Each time you press this button, the search speed
increases.
Press and hold to search forward continuously for as long
as the button is pressed. When the end of the current file
is reached, searching stops there.
6 [ª] button (POWER, STOP)
Use to stop recording and playback, as well as to end
recording standby.
Press during playback to pause playback. Press again
when paused to stop playback.
Use also to respond “NO” to a confirmation pop-up
message that appears during the operation of a setting
screen.
Use to return from the
message when using the browse function.
Press and hold to turn the power ON or put the unit into
standby.
FILE INFORMATION
pop-up
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7 Á button (PLAY)
When the Home Screen is open, press when stopped to
start playback.
Press during playback to return to a specific time and
restart playback (flashback function). (See “Jump back a
set amount and continue playback (flashback)” on page
71.)
When the
stop the metronome.
Use during operation of a setting screen to confirm the
selection of an item and to respond “YES” to confirmation
pop-up messages.
Press this button while pressing and holding the RECORD
[º] button to start overdubbing. (See “Recording the
input sound with the playback sound (overdubbing)” on
page 51.)
8 RECORD [º] button/indicator
Press briefly when stopped to start recording. When
recording, the indicator lights. When the auto record
function is ON, press briefly to start recording standby.
When in recording standby, the indicator blinks.
Press and hold when stopped to enable prerecording (2
seconds maximum) and start recording standby. When
in recording standby, the indicator blinks. Press during
METRONOME
screen is open, press to start and
recording standby to start recording. When recording, the
indicator lights.
Press the Á button while pressing and holding this
button to start overdubbing. (See “Recording the input
sound with the playback sound (overdubbing)” on page
51.)
On the
DIVIDE
9 VALUE (+/–) buttons
Use these to change setting values. Press + to increase the
value or – to decrease the value.
Press + and - buttons at the same time to set it to the
default value.
0 OUTPUT (+/–) buttons
Use these to adjust the volume level of the output from
the built-in speaker or the /LINE OUT jack. When using
these buttons, the volume level is shown in a pop-up at
the bottom of the display.
Press + to increase the volume or – to decrease the
volume.
q HOME button
Press to return to the Home Screen from one of the setting
screens.
screen, use to execute the division of a file.
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w Trainer buttons
In addition to the MENU button, which opens the
screen, this section has seven buttons that allow direct
access to various training functions. By using them, you
can change their settings without having to return to the
Home Screen each time.
e SPEED button
Press to change the playback speed.
Use the VALUE (+/–) buttons to increase/decrease the
playback speed. For details, see “Changing the speed” on
page 70.
MENU
r KEY button
Press to change the pitch of the playback. Press to cycle
between the two modes. Use the VALUE (+/–) buttons to
increase/decrease the pitch.
Adjust the pitch in semitones using the
Adjust the pitch in cents using the
For details, see “Changing the key” on page 70.
t TUNER button
Press to tune the instrument.
KEY
mode.
FINE TUNE
mode.
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First, set the tuner mode to
AUTO
or
OSC
using the
[ª]button (AUTO) and Á button (OSC). Then, press the
TUNER button again and change the setting for the mode
using the VALUE (+/–) button or Á button.
For details, see Chapter 13 “Using the tuner” on page 80.
y EFFECT button
Press briefly to turn the effects ON/OFF. When ON, the FX
icon appears with light letters on a dark background.
Press and hold to open the
EFFECT
screen where you can
make detailed settings.
For details, see Chapter 12 “Using the built in effects” on
page 78.
u MENU button
When the Home Screen is open, press this button to open
the
MENU
screen.
The cursor starts on the last used item.
Press this button when one of the setting screens is open
to return to the
Press this button when the
MENU
screen.
MENU
screen is open to return
to the Home Screen.
For details, see “Using the menu” on page 37.
i BALANCE button
Press to change the volume level of the playback sound
and balance playback and input signals.
Use the VALUE (+/–) buttons to increase/decrease the
playback volume.
For details, see “Adjusting the balance between playback
and input signals” on page 63.
NOTE
The
BALANCE
setting only aects the volume when MIC or
LINE is ON ( or ). When MIC or LINE is OFF ( or
), changing the
BALANCE
value has no eect on the
volume.
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o METRONOME button
Press to use the metronome.
Press this button to cycle through the
LEVEL
settings in order.
TEMPO, BEAT
Use the VALUE (+/–) buttons to change the value of each
setting.
For details, see Chapter 14 “Using the Metronome” on
page 82.
p LOOP button
When the playback area is not set to playlist, press this
button briefly to set the IN point (loop playback starting
point) at the current location. Press briefly again to set the
OUT point (loop playback ending point) and start loop
playback.
Press briefly again to turn the loop playback function OFF.
and
When the playback area is set to playlist, press this button
briefly to show the currently selected loop number.
If the loop range has been set, the “ ” and “ ” icons will
appear under the playback position bar.
Use the VALUE (+/–) buttons to change the selected loop
number (
LOOP 1
–
LOOP 5
).
When the playback area is set to playlist, press and hold
this button to show the loop screen.
Press the  button designate the IN point, and press
the ¯ button to designate the OUT point. You can press
the Â/¯ button again to change the IN/OUT point.
Use the Á and Ô/ buttons to find the location in
the track where you want to set each point.
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For details, see “Using loop playback (standard mode)” on
page 72 and “Using loop playback with the playlist” on
page 73.
Left side panel
a USB port
Use this port to connect the unit to a computer using the
included USB cable. (See “Connecting with a computer” on
page 46.)
s REMOTE jack
Connect a TASCAM RC-3F foot switch (sold separately),
which is designed for use with this unit, to this 2.5-mm
TRS jack.
Right side panel
d /LINE OUT jack
Connect headphones here or connect a stereo mini-jack
cable from here to the line input jack of another audio
device.
f INPUT volume
Use to adjust the input level of the built-in microphones
or LINE IN jack signal.
g LINE IN jack
Use this stereo 3.5-mm (1/8”) mini jack to connect another
audio device.
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Rear panel
h DC IN 5V jack
Connect a TASCAM PS-P520 AC adaptor (sold separately),
which is designed for the power requirements of this unit.
Front panel
j Built-in stereo microphone (L/R)
This is an electret condenser stereo microphone. To use
this microphone as the input source, set
the
INPUT SETTING
k Built-in mono speaker
Use this built-in speaker for monitoring.
This speaker is disabled when headphones are connected,
when recording and when in recording standby.
screen.
INPUT
to
MIC
on
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Bottom panel
l Battery compartment cover
; Battery compartment
Install batteries (2 AA) in this compartment to power the
unit. (See “Using AA batteries” on page 42.)
z SD card slot
Use to insert and remove SD cards. (See “Inserting and
removing SD cards” on page 39.)
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Home Screen
The following information appears on the display when the
Home Screen is open.
1 Playback speed status
Depending on the playback speed setting, the icon
appears as follows.
Normal playback
speed
110–150% speed
50–90% speed
2 Loop playback/repeat playback setting status
Depending on the setting, the icon appears as follows.
: Single playback
: Repeat playback of one song
: Repeat playback of all songs
: Loop playback
3 Key adjustment status
This shows whether key adjustment is ON or OFF.
: Key adjustment OFF
: Key adjustment ON
4 Effect ON/OFF status
This shows whether the effects are ON or OFF.
: Built-in eects OFF
: Built-in eects ON
5 MIC/LINE input ON/OFF status
These icons show whether the built-in mic and LINE IN
jack inputs are ON or OFF.
: Built-in microphones OFF
: Built-in microphones ON
: Line input OFF
: Line input ON
6 Power supply status
When the unit is being operated on battery power, a
battery ( ) icon is shown.
The amount of remaining battery charge is shown by the
number of bars in the icon ( , , ).
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When almost no battery charge is remaining, the empty
battery ( ) icon blinks. When this happens, the unit will
soon switch to standby.
When using a TASCAM PS-P520 AC adaptor (sold
separately) or USB bus power, the AC ( ) icon is shown.
NOTE
Even when some battery charge is remaining, a “
Low
” pop-up message might appear if you try to start
Battery
recording or another operation that requires a lot of power.
7 Recorder operation status
Depending on the recorder operation status, one of the
following icons appears.
Stopped
ª
Paused
π
Playing back
Á
Searching forward
Searching backward
Ô
Skipping to the beginning of the next le
¯
Skipping to the beginning of the previous le
Â
8 Playback position
This bar shows the current playback position. As playback
proceeds, the darkened bar extends from the left.
9 Playback interval
This shows the loop playback IN point (starting point) and
OUT point (ending point) settings.
When a starting point is set, the “ ” icon appears at the
corresponding position beneath the playback position
bar.
When an ending point is set, the “ ” icon appears at the
corresponding position beneath the playback position
bar.
0 File information
This shows the name of the file being played back. If
an MP3 file has ID3 tag information, that information is
shown instead.
NOTE
ID3 tag information is title and artist name information that
can be stored in an MP3 le.
q Playback area
This shows the currently selected playback area.
ALL
All files in the MUSIC folder
FOLDER
P.LIST
All files in the selected folder
All files added to the playlist
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w Elapsed time
This shows the elapsed time of the currently playing file
(hours: minutes: seconds).
e Remaining time
This shows the remaining time of the currently playing file
(hours: minutes: seconds).
r Playback file number/total number of files
This shows the total number of files in the playback area
and the current file number.
t Level meter
When MIC or LINE is ON ( or ), this shows the
volume level of the input signals.
If the input level becomes too high, an indicator appears
briefly at the right end of the meter.
When MIC or LINE input is OFF ( or ),
appears here.
OFF
Recording screen
When recording or when in recording standby, the screen
appears as follows.
1 Playback speed status
Depending on the playback speed setting, the icon
appears as follows. The recording speed, however, cannot
be changed.
Normal playback speed
110–150% speed
50–90% speed
2 Prerecord or auto record function status
When prerecording is enabled and the unit is in recording
standby, “PRE”( ) appears here.
When the auto record function is enabled and the unit is
recording, “A.REC” ( )appears here.
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3 Key adjustment status
This shows whether key adjustment is ON or OFF. Key
adjustment is disabled during recording
: Key adjustment OFF
4 Recorder operation status
Depending on the recorder operation status, one of the
following icons appears.
Recording standby
ª
Paused
π
Recording
º
5 Recording capacity
This shows the amount of the current SD card’s total
capacity that is used. As the amount of remaining capacity
decreases, the darkened bar extends from the left.
6 File name
This shows the name of the file that is being recorded.
7 Elapsed recording time
This shows the elapsed time of the file being recorded
(hours: minutes: seconds).
8 Remaining recording time
This shows the remaining amount of recording time
available (hours: minutes: seconds) on the current SD card
9 Level meter
When MIC or LINE is ON ( or ), this shows the
volume level of the input signals.
When MIC or LINE is OFF ( or ),
OFF
appears
here.
Menu structure
Press the MENU button to open the
contains the following items
Menu item Function Pages
INFORMATION
PLAYLIST
PLAY MODE
INPUT SETTING
AUTO REC
DIVIDE
FILE NAME
FOOT SW
SETUP
DATE/TIME
View information about les,
the SD card and the system.
Edit the playlist. See on page 67.
Make playback interval and
repeat playback settings.
Make input settings See on page 48.
Make automatic recording
function settings.
Divide a le. See on page 55.
Make le name settings. See on page 85.
Make settings related to us-
ing a foot switch as a remote
control.
Make various unit settings. See on page 83.
Make date and time settings See on page 45.
MENU
screen. The menu
See on page 88.
See on page 64.
See on page 53.
See on page 87.
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Using the menu
This example shows how to use the menu to change the
repeat function.
1. Press the MENU button to open the
MENU
screen.
2–Names and Functions of Parts
4. Use the VALUE (+/–) buttons to change the setting.
2. Use the §/BROWSE and ¶/MIC buttons to select the
desired menu item, and press the Á button or ¯
button to open that setting screen.
3. Use the §/BROWSE and ¶/MIC buttons to select the
desired setting item. (When selected, the “:” becomes
“∑” and the setting value appears as light letters on a
dark background.)
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary for the other items.
6. Press the MENU button to return to the
Press the HOME button to return to the Home Screen.
MENU
screen.
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Basic operations
Use the following buttons to use the setting screens.
MENU button
Press to open the
screen is open to return to the Home Screen.
HOME button
When any of the setting screens is open, press the HOME
button to return to the Home Screen.
§/BROWSE and ¶/MIC buttons
Use this button to move the cursor (change the
highlighted item) and to change the value of the selected
item.
¯ button
Use this button to move from the
selected setting screen, to move the cursor (change the
highlighted item) right on a setting screen and to open a
folder on the
 button
Use this button to move the cursor (change the
highlighted item) left on a setting screen and to close the
open folder on the
MENU
BROWSE
BROWSE
screen. Press when the
MENU
screen to the
screen.
screen.
MENU
VALUE (+/-) buttons
Use to change value of the selected item.
RECORD [º] button
On the
DIVIDE
screen, use to execute the division of a file.
Á button
Use this button to move from the
the selected setting screen, and to select “YES” on a
confirmation pop-up message.
[ª] Button
Use to respond “NO” to a pop-up confirmation message.
Use this also to return from the
up message when using the browse function.
MENU
screen to
FILE INFORMATION
pop-
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Inserting and removing SD cards
Inserting an SD card
The SD card slot is inside the battery compartment on the
bottom of the case. Insert the SD card here.
NOTE
An SD card is already in the unit when it is purchased. You can
use this SD card as is for recording and playback. There is no
need to reinsert it.
1. Remove the battery compartment cover. If there are
batteries in the compartment, confirm that the unit
power is OFF and then remove them.
2. Insert the SD card into the SD card slot in the back of
the battery compartment in the direction shown in the
illustration until it clicks into the place.
3. Insert the card and close the cover.
If you are using batteries, insert them first before closing
the cover
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Removing an SD card
Press the inserted SD card in slightly to eject it.
CAUTION
Do not remove the SD card from the unit when it is
•
connected to a computer by USB.
SD cards that meet SD/SDHC standards can be used with
•
this unit.
A list of SD cards that have been verified to work with this
•
unit is posted on the TASCAM website (http://www.tascam.
com/).
Preparing an SD card for use
To use an SD card with this unit, you must format it by using
this unit rst.
1. Confirm that an SD card is inserted, and press and hold
the [ª] button on the top panel of the unit to turn
the power ON.
2. If a new card or a card that was formatted by a different
device has been inserted in the unit, the following popup message appears.
3. Press the Á button to start formatting.
Remove the SD card if you do not wish to format it.
CAUTION
Formatting will erase all the data on the card.
4. After formatting completes, the Home Screen opens.
You can also reformat a card with this unit at any time.
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3–Preparation
CAUTION
When formatting, use a TASCAM PS-P520 AC adaptor (sold
separately), USB bus power or conrm that the batteries have
sucient remaining power.
Special cases
If you insert an SD card that has been formatted by a device
•
other than another LR-10, the
appear. In this case, format the card to use it with this unit.
SD cards that have been formatted by a TASCAM DR series
device, however, are compatible with this model.
If the system file or another important file has been
•
accidentally erased from the SD card when accessing it
from a computer, the following pop-up screen appears.
In this case, press the Á button to format the card again.
FORMAT ERROR
screen will
Card write protection
SD cards have write-protection switches that prevent new
data from being written to them.
If you slide the protect switch to the “LOCK” position, le
recording and editing will not be possible. Move the switch to
the unlocked position in order to record, erase and otherwise
edit data on the card.
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USB
computer
3–Preparation
Powering the unit
This unit can be powered by two AA batteries, USB bus power
or a TASCAM PS-P520 AC adaptor (sold separately).
This unit can use either alkaline or nickel-metal hydride
(NiMH) batteries.
Using AA batteries
As described in the “Inserting and removing SD cards” section
above, this unit has a battery compartment in the bottom.
Insert 2 AA batteries into this compartment, aligning them
correctly with the plus/minus indications inside, and then
close the compartment cover.
When using AA batteries, set the type of battery in order
to allow the unit to accurately show the amount of power
remaining and determine whether enough power is available
for proper operation. (See “Setting the battery type” on page
83.)
CAUTION
Manganese batteries cannot be used with this unit.
•
This unit cannot recharge Ni-MH batteries. Use a commer-
•
cially-available recharger.
The included alkaline batteries are provided for confirming
•
the operation of the unit and might not last very long.
Using USB bus power
Connect the unit with a computer using the included USB
cable as shown in the illustration below.
The
USB SELECT
make the USB connection or if you turn the power ON after
making the USB connection. This screen allows you to set
screen appears if the power is ON when you
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DC plug
AC outlet
PS-P520
TACAM
(sold separately)
3–Preparation
whether to use USB bus power (
the unit’s storage to the computer (
BUS POWER
STORAGE
) or to connect
).
Use the §/BROWSE button or ¶/MIC button to select
POWER
and press the Á button to provide power from the
computer USB port and open the Home Screen.
CAUTION
Connect this unit and the computer directly. Operation using
a USB hub cannot be assured.
NOTE
If you connect to a computer by USB, power will be supplied
from the USB bus even if batteries are also in the unit.
Using an AC adaptor (sold separately)
Connect a TASCAM PS-P520 AC adaptor (sold separately),
which is designed for the power requirements of this unit, to
the DC IN 5V jack as shown in the illustration.
BUS
CAUTION
Never use any adaptor other than the TASCAM PS-P520 AC
adaptor (sold separately), because it is designed for the power
requirements of this unit. Use of a dierent adaptor could
cause malfunction, re or electric shock.
NOTE
If batteries are installed and the AC adaptor is connected,
power will be supplied from the AC adaptor.
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3–Preparation
Startup and shutdown
CAUTION
Turn the volume of any monitoring system that is connected
to this unit down completely before turning the unit’s
power ON or putting it into standby. Do not wear connected
headphones when turning the unit’s power ON or putting it
into standby. Failure to follow these precautions could cause
noise, which might damage speakers or harm your hearing.
Turning the power on
When the unit is in standby mode, press and hold the [ª]
button until the
The Home Screen opens after the unit completes startup.
TASCAM LR-10
startup screen opens.
®
Startup Screen Home Screen
Setting the power to standby
When the power is ON, press and hold the [ª] button
until the
appears.
INSTRUMENTAL TRAINER/RECORDER
screen
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Setting the date and time
Using its internal clock, this unit remembers the date and time
when a le is recorded.
1 Press the MENU key to open the
2 Use the §/BROWSE and ¶/MIC buttons to select
DATE/TIME
3 Use the Â/¯ buttons to move the cursor, and use
the VALUE (+/–) buttons to change values.
4 Press the Á button to confirm the change and return
to the MENU screen.
NOTE
You can set the unit to automatically add the date and time to
le names. (See “Setting the le name format” on page 85.)
CAUTION
The date and time setting can only be maintained for a
few minutes when the unit is not powered by batteries,
, and press the Á or ¯ button.
MENU
Screen.
USB bus power or an AC adaptor. When using batteries, we
recommend that you replace or recharge them before they
completely lose power.
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4–Connecting
Headphones
Powered monitor speakers or
amplier and speakers
USB
computer
Connecting monitoring equipment
Connect headphones or a monitoring system (such as
powered speakers or an amplier and speakers) to this unit’s
/LINE OUT jack.
CAUTION
Before connecting headphones, use the OUTPUT (–) button
to minimize the volume. Failure to do so could cause the
sudden output of loud sounds, which might lead to hearing
damage or other harm.
Connecting with a computer
By connecting this unit with a computer, you can transfer
(copy) audio les (WAV or MP3 format) on the computer to
the SD card in the unit, as well as erase les and work with
folders on the card from the computer.
Use the included USB cable to connect the USB port of this
unit to a USB port on the computer.
When connected, the
on the unit.
To exchange data with the computer, use the §/BROWSE or
¶/MIC button to select
USB connected
(Select
BUS POWER
bus.)
USB SELECT
STORAGE
pop-up screen appears on the screen.
to power the unit from the computer USB
pop-up screen appears
and press the Á button.
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Keyboard
4–Connecting
This unit appears on the computer screen as an external drive
named LR-10.
The LR-10 drive contains MUSIC and UTILITY folders.
Disconnecting from a computer
After using the correct procedures to dismount the LR-10
drive from your computer, disconnect the USB cable. The unit
should automatically turn o.
Please refer to the operation manual for your computer
system for instructions about the correct procedures for
dismounting an external drive.
Connecting an instrument
In addition to the built-in microphone, this unit has a line in
jack (stereo mini-jack) on its right side panel to which you can
connect the outputs of keyboards and other instruments, as
well as audio devices.
NOTE
You can apply the built-in effects to sound input by the
•
connected instrument and play along to a song playing
back on the unit or its metronome.
To use an electric guitar or bass with this unit, connect the
•
instrument first to an effect pedal or other device that has
a headphones/line level output.
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5–Recording
This unit can record a performance through the built-in mic or
from a keyboard or similar instrument that is connected to the
LINE IN jack. The audio le format used for recording is always
44.1 kHz, 16-bit WAV.
In addition, this unit can also mix the input signal and an
audio le that is playing back and record both together
(overdubbing).
Setting the location where recorded files are saved
You can set the location where recorded les are saved. (See
“Folder operations” on page 59.)
If you do not set a destination, les will be saved directly in
the MUSIC folder.
Setting the input functions
1 Press the MENU button to open the
2 Use the §/BROWSE and ¶/MIC buttons to select
INPUT SETTING
open the
, and press the Á or ¯ button to
INPUT SETTING
screen.
MENU
Screen.
This screen has the following setting items.
Use the §/BROWSE and ¶/MIC buttons to select the
desired item. (When selected, the “:” becomes “∑”
and the setting value appears as light letters on a dark
background.) Use the VALUE (+/–) buttons to change the
setting value.
The
GAIN, TYPE, LOW CUT
function when
INPUT:
Set the input source to microphone (
The default setting is
When
MIC
microphones.
When
LINE
signal input to the right side panel LINE IN jack (stereo
mini-jack).
GAIN:
Set the built-in microphones input sensitivity as
MID
, or
INPUT
is selected, sets the input source as the built-in
is selected, sets the source as the line level
LOW
.
and
is set to
MIC
.
LEVEL CTRL
MIC
.
MIC
) or line (
items only
LINE
HIGH
,
).
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The factory default setting is
Change it to
HIGH
if the input level is too low and to
MID
.
LOW
the input level is too high.
TYPE:
Set the built-in microphones to
factory setting is
If you select
STEREO
MONO
, the left and right channels are
.
STEREO
or
MONO
. The
combined into the same signal.
LOW CUT:
The factory default setting of the low cut filter is
you can also select
40Hz, 80Hz
or
120Hz
OFF
, but
as the cut-off
frequency for a low cut filter.
LEVEL CTRL:
Use this to set the level control function.
Set it to
AUTO
to have the LR-10 automatically adjust the
input gain according to the input level. Loud sounds and
quiet sounds are both adjusted to the same level.
Set it to
LMT
to have the LR-10 automatically limit the
input gain so that input level of loud sounds is reduced to
prevent distortion.
The factory default setting is
OFF
.
3 Press the HOME button to return to the Home Screen.
NOTE
if
Try using one of the low cut filter settings when recording
•
outdoors or another place where the unwanted sound of
wind is being recorded.
When recording live performances and in other situa-
•
tions where unexpected loud sounds might occur, set
this function to
LMT
to prevent input clipping and allow
recording without distortion.
Use the LR-10’s built-in effects as necessary on the input
•
source signal. (See “Using the built-in effects” on page 78.)
Adjusting the input level
You can adjust the level of the mic/line input.
Use the INPUT volume control on the right side panel to
adjust the input level of the built-in microphones or the LINE
IN jack.
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The PEAK indicator to the right of the display lights red
just before the recording level begins to distort. Play the
instrument or start playback on the connected device, and
input the loudest volume you intend to record. Set the INPUT
level as high as possible without making the PEAK indicator
light red, and set the INPUT level as high as possible without
making the PEAK indicator light red.
CAUTION
In order to hear through headphones the sound that you are
recording from the built-in microphones or the line in jack,
the mic/line input must be ON ( or ). If the input is
o ( or ), press the ¶/MIC button to turn it ON (
or ).
The input can be turned ON/OFF during recording.
Recording
Before following these procedures, adjust the input level and
open the Home Screen.
1. Press the RECORD [º] button briefly to start ordinary
recording.
When recording starts, the RECORD [º] button indicator
lights and the display shows the elapsed and remaining
recording times.
Press and hold the RECORD [º] button to enable the
pre-record function and put the unit into recording
standby. The RECORD [º] button indicator blinks when in
recording standby. (See “Recording a few seconds before
pushing the record button (pre-recording)” on page 51.)
2. Press the [ª] button to stop recording.
To pause recording, press the RECORD [º] button. To
resume recording to the same file, press the RECORD [º]
button again.
Press the [ª] button after pausing to complete the
creation of an audio file with the music recorded up to the
moment that recording was paused.
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Recording a few seconds before
pushing the record button (prerecording)
The unit can capture up to 2 seconds of input signal during
recording standby, allowing recording to start before the
RECORD [º] button is pushed.
1. Press and hold the RECORD [º] button briefly to start
recording standby. The RECORD [º] button indicator
blinks, and the PRE ( ) icon appears on the display.
2. Press the RECORD [º] button again briefly to start
recording. Input signal is recorded starting up to 2
seconds before the button was pushed.
The RECORD [º] button indicator lights when recording.
3. Press the [ª] button to stop recording.
To pause recording, press the RECORD [º] button. To
resume recording to the same file, press the RECORD [º]
button again.
Press the [ª] button after pausing to complete the
creation of an audio file with the music recorded up to the
moment that recording was paused.
TIP
Use this function in combination with the auto-recording
function to record without missing the beginning of a
performance.
NOTE
If the unit was put into recording standby less than 2 seconds
before this function is used, recording will start from the time
when recording standby was enabled.
Recording the input sound with the playback sound (overdubbing)
You can combine the input signal with the signal from an
already recorded le being played back to record a new le.
For example, you could record a new instrument part over an
existing track.
NOTE
When overdubbing, You cannot use the auto-record or
•
manual file incrementation functions.
You cannot pause during overdubbing. (The • RECORD [º]
button does not respond if pushed.)
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TIP
Using the overdubbing function, you can record over the
same le multiple times, allowing you to use this unit as a
simple multitrack recorder.
Overdubbing
1. Use the  button, ¯ button or the
to select the file that you want to overdub.
2. Press the Á button to start playback and begin playing
the instrument. Check the balance between the levels
of the playback and instrument sounds.
3. Use the INPUT volume to adjust the input volume
level so that the PEAK indicator does not light. Press
the BALANCE button to show the BALANCE item, and
use the VALUE (+/–) buttons to adjust the level of the
playback sound. The range is from “0” (minimum) to
“20” (maximum), and the default value is “20”.
NOTE
The
BALANCE
LINE is ON ( or ). When MIC or LINE is OFF ( or
), changing the
volume.
setting only aects the volume when MIC or
BALANCE
value has no eect on the
BROWSE
screen
4. Press the Á button while pressing and holding the
RECORD [º] button to begin overdubbing.
CAUTION
If you press and hold the RECORD [º] button long , the unit
will be put in recording standby with the pre-record function
enabled, and overdubbing will not be possible.
5. When overdubbing starts, the RECORD [º] button
indicator lights, and the elapsed and remaining
recording times are shown on the recording screen.
In addition, the name of the file being played back is
shown next to the play icon and above the name of the
file being recorded.
If no file that can be played back has been selected, the
following pop-up message appears.
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6. Press the [ª] button to stop recording.
Starting and pausing recording automatically (AUTO REC)
This unit can be set to automatically start and pause recording
in response to the level of the input signal.
1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen.
2. Use the §/BROWSE and ¶/MIC buttons to select the
AUTO REC menu item, and press the Á or ¯ button
to open the
3. Use the §/BROWSE and ¶/MIC buttons to select the
MODE
4. Use the VALUE (+/-) buttons to set it to ON.
item.
AUTO REC
screen.
5–Recording
5. Press the §/BROWSE or ¶/MIC button to select the
START LEVEL
6. Use the VALUE (+/–) buttons to set the input signal
detection level to
-48dB
7. After completing the setting, press the HOME button to
return to the Home Screen.
8. Press the RECORD [º] button to start recording standby
and RECORD [º] button indicator blinks.
Press and hold the RECORD [º] button to enable the
pre-record function and put the unit into recording
standby.
item.
-6dB, -12dB
.
(default value),
-24dB
or
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Recording starts automatically when the input signal level
exceeds the detection level set using the
item.
Recording stops automatically and the unit returns to
recording standby when the input signal level stays below
the detection level set using the
or more seconds and RECORD [º] indicator blinks.
TIP
Use this function in combination with the pre-recording
function to record without missing the beginning of a
performance.
NOTE
When
AUTO REC
button briey does not start recording, but does put the unit
into recording standby.
9. You can press the [ª] button if you want to stop a
recording that has started automatically.
CAUTION
When overdubbing, the auto-recording function cannot be
used.
is ON, unlike usual, pressing the RECORD [º]
START LEVEL
START LEVEL
item for five
Track incrementation
You can start recording to a new le without interruption
manually. If a le reaches the maximum size (2GB), the unit
will also automatically start recording to a new le. In both
cases, the original le is saved and no gap occurs in the
recording.
Manual track incrementation during recording
At any time during recording, you can manually start a new
le and continue recording easily.
1. Press the ¯ button during recording.
CAUTION
A new file cannot be created if the total number of files and
•
folders would exceed 5000.
Files shorter than two seconds cannot be created.
•
If the name of a newly created file would be the same as
•
that of an existing file, the number at the end of the name
is increased to give the new file a unique name.
When overdubbing, the track incrementation function
•
cannot be used.
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NOTE
When a new le is created, the number at the end of the name
is increased.
Automatic track incrementation by file size
If a le reaches the maximum size (2 GB) during recording,
the unit will automatically start recording to a new le. The
original le is saved and no gap occurs in the recording.
CAUTION
A new le cannot be created if the total number of les and
folders would exceed 5000.
NOTE
If the recording time is 24 hours or more, it will be displayed
as 23:59:59.
Dividing files (DIVIDE)
You can split a recorded le into two les at any position you
like.
1. Use the  button, ¯ button, or
select the file that you want to divide.
2. Press the MENU button to open the
BROWSE
MENU
screen.
screen to
3. Use the §/BROWSE and ¶/ MIC buttons to select the
DIVIDE
menu item, and press the Á button or ¯
button to open the
4. Use the Ô and button to determine where the
file will be divided, and press the RECORD [º] button.
The following pop-up message appears.
5. Press the Á button to divide the file.
Press the [ª] button to cancel division and return to
the
DIVIDE
screen.
DIVIDE
screen.
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NOTE
When the
•
button and set the divide position while playing the track.
After dividing a file, two new files with “_a” and “_b”
•
added to the end of the original file name are created. For
example if the original filename is “LR0000_0000.wav” then
the new files will be named “LR0000_0000_a.wav” (the
recording before the division point) and “LR0000_0000_
b.wav” (the recording after the division point).
CAUTION
MP3 files cannot be divided.
•
Division is not possible if the SD card has insufficient open
•
space.
Division is not possible if the file name would become
•
more than 200 characters long.
Division is not possible if a file that already exists has the
•
same name as the name that would be given to a new file
created by division.
DIVIDE
screen is open, you can press the Á
Recording duration
The table below shows the approximate amount of recording
time possible on SD/SDHC cards of dierent capacities.
SD/SDHC card capacity
1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB
Approximate
recording time
(hours: minutes)
The recording times shown above are estimates. They
•
might differ depending on the SD/SDHC card being used.
The recording times shown above are not continuous
•
recording times, but rather they are the total possible
recording times for the SD/SDHC card.
This unit only records in 44.1 kHz, 16-bit WAV format.
•
1: 41 3 : 22 6 : 44 13 : 28
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6–Working with Files and Folders (BROWSE screen)
On the Browse Screen, you can view the contents of the
MUSIC Folder, which contains the audio les on the SD card.
On this screen, you can also play and erase selected audio
les, create folders, add tracks to the playlist and so on. (See
“Playlist” on page 67.)
TIP
If you connect this unit with a computer by USB or connect
the SD card directly with a computer, you can change the
folder structure within the MUSIC Folder and erase les in it
using the computer. Furthermore, you can change le names
from the computer.
To open the
§/BROWSE button.
When you open the
that contains the le that was selected on the Home Screen
are shown.
BROWSE
screen, from the Home Screen, press the
BROWSE
screen, the contents of the folder
BROWSE screen navigation
On the
BROWSE
screen, folders and music les appear in
a hierarchical structure much like they would appear on a
computer. Folders can only be used to two levels.
Use the • §/BROWSE and ¶/MIC buttons to select files and
folders.
When a folder is selected, press the • ¯ button to show
the contents of that folder.
When a file or folder is selected, press the • Â key to exit
the currently open folder and go to a higher level in the
folder structure.
When a file or folder is selected, press the • Á key to open
the pop-up window.
Icons on the BROWSE screen
The icons that appear on the
following meanings.
MUSIC folder ( )
The MUSIC Folder is the highest (root) level folder in the
hierarchy shown on the
BROWSE
BROWSE
Screen have the
Screen.
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Audio le ( )
This icon appears before the names of audio files.
Folder ( )
This icon shows folders that contain subfolders.
Folder ( )
This icon shows folders that do not contain subfolders.
Open folder ( )
The contents of the folder marked with this icon are
currently shown on the screen.
File operations
Select the desired audio le on the
the Á button to open the following pop-up menu.
Use the §/BROWSE and ¶/MIC buttons to select the desired
item, and press the Á button to execute one of the following
operations.
BROWSE
screen, and press
PLAY
Play the file and reopen the Home Screen. If the playback
area is set to “FOLDER”, the playback area becomes the
folder that contains that file.
INFO
Show information (date, time and size) about the selected
file. Press the Á button again or press the [ª] button
to return to the
ADD LIST
Add the selected file to the playlist. (See “Playlist” on page
67.)
DELETE
A message appears to confirm that you want to delete the
selected file. Press the Á button to delete the file and the
[ª] button to cancel deletion.
BROWSE
screen.
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CANCEL
No operation is conducted on the selected file and the
pop-up menu closes.
Folder operations
Select the desired folder on the
Á button to open the following pop-up menu.
Use the §/BROWSE and ¶/MIC buttons to select the desired
item, and press the Á button to execute one of the following
operations.
BROWSE
screen, and press the
SELECT
Return to the Home Screen and select the first file in
the folder. This folder becomes the new playback area
regardless of the previous playback area setting.
When recording, files are created in the folder selected
using this operation.
CREATE
A pop-up appears to confirm that you want to create a
new folder.
Press the Á button to create a new folder, or press the
[ª] button to cancel the operation.
However, if you try to create a new folder inside a second
level subfolder the
and the folder is not made.
Layer too Deep
message appears
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ALL DEL
A pop-up message appears to confirm that you want to
delete all the files in the selected folder at once.
Press the Á button to erase the files, or press the [ª]
button to cancel the operation.
NOTE
You cannot erase read-only les or les that are not
recognized by this unit.
CANCEL
No operation is conducted and the selected folder is left
as is.
Delete the selected playback file (QUICK DELETE)
Use the following procedure to conveniently delete the
currently selected playback le.
1. On the Home Screen, press and hold the §/BROWSE
button to open the
2. Press the Á button again to confirm deletion, or press
the [ª] button to cancel.
QUICK DELETE
screen.
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7–Playback
When the Home Screen is open , use Á, Â, ¯ and other
buttons to operate the unit in the same way you would use a
CD player or other audio playback device.
When the Home Screen is not open, however, these buttons
have dierent functions.
Before using the following procedures, insert an SD card that
has been formatted by this unit and that contains audio les
that the unit can playback.
NOTE
SD cards that have been formatted by a TASCAM DR series
device can also be used with this unit.
Playback
When the unit is stopped, press the Á button to start
playback.
NOTE
Only files in the playback area can be played.
•
You can also choose files for playback by name on the
•
BROWSE
screen.
Stopping playback
When the Home Screen is open and a track is playing back,
press the [ª] button to stop playback at the current
position (pause).
Press the [ª] button again to return to the beginning of
the le.
Selecting a file
During playback or when stopped, use the  and ¯
buttons to select a le.
Press the  button to skip to the previous le.
Press the ¯ button to skip to the next le.
Only les in the playback area can be played. (See “Using the
PLAY MODE screen to set the playback area” on page 6.)
The song name, le number and other information for the
currently playing le are shown on the display.
The ª icon appears on the display when playback is stopped
at the beginning of a track, and the π icon appears when
playback is stopped in the middle of a track (paused).
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Searching forward and backward
During playback or when stopped (or paused), press and hold
the Ô/ button to search backward/forward. Release
the button to return to the previous state.
Use the
search speed. (See “System settings (SETUP)” on page 83.)
Press the Ô/ button briey to search backward/
forward to the beginning/end of the le.
Press the same button again briey to change the search
speed. The speed options are: x2, x5, x10, x20, x40 and x120.
Searching backward/forward continues only until the
beginning/end of the current le. Searching will not continue
into the previous or next le even if you continue to hold the
button.
CUE/REV SPEED
NOTE
item on the
SETUP
screen to set the
Adjusting the playback volume
Use the OUTPUT (+/–) buttons to adjust the volume level
output from the built-in speaker or the /LINE OUT jack.
While being adjusted, the volume level is shown in a pop-up
at the bottom of the display.
NOTE
If you turn the MIC/LINE input o, the playback level returns
to its original level.
If the MIC/LINE input is on, and you have used the BALANCE
button to lower the volume of the playback (
to overdub an audio le, when you play back that le, the
playback monitoring level will be lower than it was when
recording. In this case, use the BALANCE button to set
BALANCE
to its maximum.
BALANCE
)
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Adjusting the balance between playback and input signals
You can adjust the balance between the input sound of an
instrument being played and the playback sound of a le.
Use the INPUT volume to adjust the level of the input signal,
and press the BALANCE button to open the
and adjust the level of the playback signal.
Adjust the volume of the playback sound using the VALUE
(+/–) buttons. The range is from “0” (minimum) to “20”
(maximum), and the default value is “20”.
NOTE
The
BALANCE
LINE is ON ( or ). When MIC or LINE is OFF ( or
), changing the
volume.
setting only aects the volume when MIC or
BALANCE
value has no eect on the
BALANCE
item
Disabling the MIC/LINE input
When you want to listen to just the playback signal, you can
disable the MIC/LINE input to prevent any unwanted noise.
If you want to disable the MIC/LINE input (built-in
microphones or LINE IN jack), press the¶/MIC button when
the Home Screen is open so that the MIC or LINE icon appears
as dark letters on a light background ( or ).
Press the ¶/MIC button again to enable the MIC/LINE input.
The
MIC/LINE
background ( or ) when input is enabled.
NOTE
If you turn the MIC/LINE input o ( or ),
in the level meter area.
When the MIC/LINE input is o ( or ), the
setting is canceled and the playback level returns to its
original setting.
icon appears as light letters on a dark
OFF
BALANCE
appears
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8–Playback Area and Playlist
On the Home Screen, use the  or ¯ button to select
a le from the current “playback area” to play. You can set the
playback area that includes the les that can be selected. If
the card contains a large number of les, for example, setting
a limited playback area can make le selection easier. On the
PLAY MODE
the current folder or the playlist. You can also use the
screen to set the desired folder as the playback area.
NOTE
On the
card for playback regardless of the playback area setting.
screen, you can set the playback area to all les,
BROWSE
screen, you can also choose any le on the
BROWSE
Using the PLAY MODE screen to set the playback area
Follow these procedures to set the playback area on the
MODE
screen.
1. Press the MENU button to open the
2. Use the §/BROWSE and ¶/MIC button to select
MODE
and press the Á button or ¯ button to open
the
PLAY MODE
screen.
MENU
screen.
PLAY
PLAY
3. Select the
4. Use the VALUE (+/–) buttons to select one of the
ALL FILES
FOLDER
PLAYLIST
AREA
item so that its setting value appears as
light letters on a dark background.
following playback areas.
Allow playback of all the files in the MUSIC folder on the SD
card.
Allow playback of all the files in the folder that contains the
currently selected file.
Allow playback of the files in the playlist. (See “Playlist” on
page 67.)
If you select this, but there is no playlist defined, a No
PLAYLIST
pop-up appears.
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Even if there is no playlist, you can still set the playback
Playback area indication
area to
PLAYLIST
PLAYLIST
 or ¯ button because you cannot change to
another file.
. Doing so, however, will cause the No
pop-up to appear every time you press the
8–Playback Area and Playlist
Selecting a folder for the playback area (1)
Regardless of the current playback area, if you select a folder
on the
BROWSE
selected folder.
1. On the Home Screen, press the §/BROWSE button to
open the BROWSE screen.
Screen, the playback area changes to the
NOTE
The current playback area setting (
shown at the bottom left of the Home Screen.
ALL, FOLDER
or
P.LIST
2. Use the §/BROWSE and ¶/MIC buttons to select the
) is
desired folder (light on dark).
For instructions about using the
“BROWSE screen navigation” on page 57.
3. Press the Á button to open the pop-up menu shown
below.
BROWSE
screen, see
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Use the §/BROWSE and ¶/MIC buttons to choose the
SELECT
, and to press the Á button.
4. The Home Screen automatically reopens and the first
file in that folder is selected. This folder becomes the
playback area regardless of the previous playback area
setting.
Selecting a folder for the playback area (2)
If the playback area is set to
the
BROWSE
screen, the folder that contains the selected le
becomes the playback area.
1. On the Home Screen, press the §/BROWSE button to
open the
2. Use the §/BROWSE and ¶/MIC buttons to select the
desired folder (light on dark).
BROWSE
screen.
FOLDER
and you select a le on
3. Press the ¯ button to show the contents of that
folder.
4. Use the §/BROWSE and ¶/MIC buttons to select the
desired file (light on dark).
For instructions about using the
“BROWSE screen navigation” on page 57.
5. Press the Á button to open the pop-up menu shown
below.
6. Use the §/BROWSE and ¶/MIC buttons to choose the
PLAY
(light on dark), and to press the Á button.
The Home Screen automatically reopens and that file starts
playing back. Moreover, the folder that contains that file
becomes the playback area regardless of the previous
playback area setting.
BROWSE
screen, see
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Playlist
You can make a playlist, which is a set of tracks for playback.
You can play just the tracks in your playlist by setting the
AREA
item to
In addition, when the playback area is set to
playback has additional functions. (See “Using loop playback
with the playlist” on page 73.)
Adding files to the playlist
1. On the Home Screen, press the §/BROWSE button to
open the
NOTE
For more information about the
“Working with Files and Folders (BROWSE screen)” on page 57.
2. Select the file that you want to add to the playlist and
press the Á button to open the following pop-up
menu.
PLAYLIST
BROWSE
screen.
on the
PLAY MODE
BROWSE
screen, see Chapter 6
Screen.
PLAYLIST
, loop
8–Playback Area and Playlist
For more information about selecting files, see “BROWSE
screen navigation” on page 57.
3. Select
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 as necessary.
Editing the playlist
You can view the playlist you have made on the
Screen. On this screen, you can also play les and edit the
playlist
1. Press the MENU button to open the
2. Use the §/BROWSE and ¶/MIC buttons to select the
ADD LIST
file to the playlist. The pop-up menu closes.
Numbers are assigned to the files in the order that they are
added to the list.
PLAYLIST
the
PLAYLIST
, and press the Á button to add that
PLAYLIST
MENU
screen.
menu item, and press the Á button to open
screen.
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3. Use the §/BROWSE and ¶/MIC buttons to select the
file that you want to edit, and press the Á button to
open the pop-up menu.
4. Use the §/BROWSE and ¶/MIC buttons to select the
desired item, and press the Á button to execute the
operation.
PLAY
Play the file and return to the Home Screen.
ALL CLR
A confirmation message appears to confirm that you want
to remove all the files from the playlist. Press the Á button
to remove all the files or the [ª] button to cancel this
operation.
For this operation, it does not matter which track you
select in step 3. All the files are removed from the playlist,
but they are not erased from the SD card.
DELETE
Remove the selected track from the playlist.
The file is removed from the playlist, but it is not erased
from the SD card.
CAUTION
No conrmation pop-up message appears before this
operation.
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8–Playback Area and Playlist
MOVE
Select this to change the order of files in the playlist.
In addition to the file name, the file number also appears
light on dark.
1. Use the §/BROWSE and ¶/MIC buttons to move the
file to a different position in the playlist.
In the above example, the file in the 4th position has
been moved to the 3rd position.
2. Press the Á button to complete the movement and
return to the ordinary
number no longer appears light on dark.)
PLAYLIST
screen. (The file
CANCEL
No operation is conducted on the selected file, and the
pop-up menu closes.
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9–Special Playback (playback control function)
Using this unit’s playback control functions, you can change
the speed of playback without changing the pitch and vice
versa. You can use these playback control functions for
eective practice and learning new parts.
Changing the speed
You can use the SPEED function to set the playback speed.
This unit has a Variable Speed Audition (VSA) function, so
even when playback speed is changed the pitch stays the
same.
Press the SPEED button to show the SPEED setting area at the
bottom of the Home Screen.
Use the VALUE (+/–) buttons to set the playback speed.
The speed can be set in a range between 50% (
150% (
x1.5
) of the original speed in 10% increments (default
value:
x1.0
).
When the
shown, and when it is set from x1.1–x1.5, the icon is
shown.
SPEED
is set from x0.5–x0.9, the icon is
x0.5
) and
Changing the key
You can use the KEY function to change the pitch of playback
in semitone intervals (and the FINE TUNE function to change it
in cents) without changing the speed.
Press the KEY button to show the
bottom of the Home Screen on the display. Press the KEY
button again to show the
KEY can be set in a range of ±6 semitones (â6–ã6). (The
default value is 0.)
If you change the key to any value besides 0, the key change
function turns ON and the KEY icon ( ) appears on the
Home Screen as light letters on a dark background.
FINE TUNE
KEY
setting area at the
setting area.
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Use the
FINE TUNE
amounts.
Use this to adjust the pitch up or down in cents (100 cents = 1
semitone) in a range of ±50. (The default value is 0.)
NOTE
Even if you use the FINE TUNE function to adjust the key, as
long as the KEY item setting is 0, the icon will not appear
as light letters on a dark background on the Home Screen.
function to adjust the pitch by small
Jump back a set amount and continue playback (flashback)
During playback, press the Á button to use the ashback
function. This jumps back a few seconds and continues
playback.
Set the amount of time to go back using the
1. Press the MENU button to open the
2. Use the §/BROWSE and ¶/MIC buttons to select the
PLAY MODE
3. Press the Á button or ¯ button to open the
MODE
4. Use the §/BROWSE and ¶/MIC buttons to select
FLASH
5. Use the VALUE (+/–) buttons to set the flashback time
in a range from 1–10 seconds, in one-second intervals.
(Default value: 2 seconds)
6. After completing the setting, press the HOME button to
return to the Home Screen.
menu item.
screen.
(setting value appears light on dark).
FLASH
MENU
item.
screen.
PLAY
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10–
Loop Playback/Repeat Playback/Single Track Playback
In ordinary playback mode, unless you do something to stop
it, once playback starts, it will stop only when the end of the
last le in the current playback area is reached. By making
the settings and conducting the operations described in this
chapter, however, you can also make the unit loop a section
of a le that you choose, repeat all the les in the current
playback area, play a single track repeatedly or play a single
track once and stop.
NOTE
Accurate assignment of IN (starting) and OUT (ending) points
is not always possible for variable bit rate (VBR) MP3 les.
Using loop playback (standard mode)
Use this function to continuously repeat playback (loop) part
of a le that you select.
1. During playback (or when paused), press the LOOP
button to set the point where you want to start loop
playback.
The current position is set as the IN (starting) point.
2. Press the LOOP button at the point when you want loop
playback to stop.
The current position is set as the OUT (ending) point, and
loop playback between the IN (starting) and OUT (ending)
points begins.
The current positions of the IN (starting) and OUT (ending)
•
points are shown by the and icons that appear below
the playback position display bar on the Home Screen.
During loop playback the icon also appears.
To stop loop playback, press the • LOOP button. This also
clears the loop interval setting.
3. Press and hold the LOOP button to open the
pop-up.
4. Use the Á, Ô, and [ª] buttons to move the
IN (starting) point to the desired position. Press the
 button to save the IN (starting) point.
LOOP SET
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NOTE
When the
•
button to playback, press [ª]button to, and press the
Ô or button briey to search the le.
Press and hold the • Ô or button to move the IN
(starting) or OUT (ending) point. (This is not possible when
there is no IN (starting) and OUT (ending) point.)
Press the
•
press the HOME button when paused to returned to the
Home Screen.
5. Next, use the same buttons to move the OUT (ending)
point to the desired position, and press the ¯
button to save the OUT (ending) point.
NOTE
Use the • Â and ¯ buttons to switch between IN
(starting) and OUT (ending) points.
LOOP SET
pop-up window is open, press the Á
[ª] button during playback to pause, and
6. Press the LOOP button briefly to start loop playback.
Using loop playback with the playlist
When the playback area is set to playlist, up to 5 loops with
distinct IN (starting) and OUT (ending) points can be set per
le.
Follow the procedures below to set and play back loops of
desired intervals in a le.
Loop settings for a le are saved until it is removed from the
playlist.
1. Press the LOOP button to show the LOOP setting area
at the bottom of the display. The word
by a number. Use the VALUE (+/–) buttons to set the
number to 1–5.
LOOP
is followed
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2. Press and hold the LOOP button to open the
pop-up.
3. Use the Á, Ô, and [ª] buttons to move the
IN (starting) point to the desired position. Press the
 button to save the IN (starting) point.
NOTE
When the
•
button to playback, press [ª]button to, and press the
Ô or button briey to search the le.
Press and hold the • Ô or button to move the IN
(starting) or OUT (ending) point. (This is not possible when
there is no IN (starting) and OUT (ending) point.)
LOOP SET
pop-up window is open, press the Á
LOOP SET
Press the
•
press the HOME button when paused to returned to the
Home Screen.
4. Next, use the same buttons to move the OUT (ending)
point to the desired position, and press the ¯ button
to save the OUT (ending) point.
NOTE
Use the  and ¯ buttons to switch between IN
(starting) and OUT (ending) points.
5. Press the LOOP button briefly to start loop playback.
[ª] button during playback to pause, and
Turning loop playback on and off
Press the LOOP button briey to turn loop playback ON or
OFF.
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10–Loop Playback/Repeat Playback/Single Track Playback
When you want to restart loop playback, press the LOOP
button briey to start loop playback of the last used loop.
In the LOOP setting area shown at the bottom of the display,
the word
current loop. Use the VALUE (+/–) buttons to change the loop
number. During loop playback, you can change this number
to start loop playback of a dierent loop if the loop assigned
to that number has IN (starting) and OUT (ending) points set.
LOOP
is followed by a number, which shows the
Repeat and single track playback
You can repeatedly play back the current le (one le) or
multiple les within the designated playback area. You can
also play just one le.
1. Press the MENU button to open the
2. Use the §/BROWSE and ¶/MIC buttons to select
MODE
and press the Á button or ¯ button.
MENU
screen.
PLAY
3. Use the §/BROWSE and ¶/MIC buttons to select the
REPEAT
item, and use the VALUE (+/–) buttons to set the
playback mode.
OFF (default)
Play all tracks in the playback area in sequence. (This is the
ordinary playback mode.)
SINGLE
Play one file without repeating.
The icon appears on the Home Screen.
1 REPEAT
Play the currently playing file repeatedly.
The icon appears on the Home Screen.
ALL REPEAT
Play all the files in the selected playback area repeatedly.
The icon appears on the Home Screen.
NOTE
If you start loop playback, the
switches to
OFF
if it is in a dierent mode.
REPEAT
item automatically
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11–Transferring songs to and from a computer
You can transfer audio les from a computer by USB, and play
them back for practice, to learn new parts and to overdub.
Moreover, this unit can play back MP3 (32–320 kbps, 44.1 kHz)
and WAV (44.1 kHz, 16/24-bit) audio le formats.
NOTE
Instead of using USB to connect this unit and a computer, you
can also conduct the same operations by removing the SD
card from this unit and connecting it directly to a computer
that has a built-in SD card slot or by using a card reader.
Preparing audio files on a computer
Use the abilities of your computer OS or a software
application to copy music les from a CD or other source to
your computer.
When copying les to your computer, choose le types that
this unit can handle (the MP3 and WAV les types listed
above).
Copying audio files from a computer
1. Connect the unit to the computer. (See “Connecting
with a computer” on page 46.)
2. Click the LR-10 drive that appears on the computer to
open it, revealing UTILITY and MUSIC folders.
3. Drag-and-drop the desired audio files from the
computer to the MUSIC folder to copy those files to the
SD card.
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4. After you finish copying files and closing the connection
with the unit SD card from the computer, disconnect
the USB cable. (Please refer to the operation manual
for your computer system for instructions about the
correct procedures for dismounting an external drive.)
The unit will automatically turns off.
TIP
You can also manage the contents of the MUSIC folder on an
SD Card from a computer.
You can create up two levels of sub-folders inside the MUSIC
folder. Since you can set the unit to only play the contents of
a specic folder, you can conveniently organize tracks into
musical categories and artists. (See “Folder operations” on
page 59.)
Name the sub-folders and music les as you like, and these
names will appear on the unit’s display.
Transferring audio files to a computer
1. Click the LR-10 drive that appears on the computer to
open it, revealing UTILITY and MUSIC folders.
2. Open the MUSIC folder, and drag and drop the files
that you want to copy to the desired location on the
computer.
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12–Using the built-in effects
This unit has built-in eects that can be applied to the input
signal during both practice and recording.
Turning the effects ON and OFF
Press the EFFECT button briey to turn the eects ON or OFF.
When ON, the eect last set on the
active, and the FX icon ( ) appears as light letters on a
dark background.
EFFECT
Screen becomes
Setting the effect
Press and hold the EFFECT button to open the
screen.
EFFECT
Use the Â/¯ buttons to select the desired item. (When
selected, the setting value appears as light letters on a dark
background.) Use the VALUE (+/–) buttons to change the
setting value.
REVERB
Select the type of reverb to use.
LEVEL knob
Use the REVERB item to adjust the output level of the selected
reverb type.
TIME knob
Use the
PRESET
reverb type. The reverb time range is set optimally for each
type of reverb. For this reason, the length of the reverb might
dier between reverb types even with the same setting value.
SOURCE
Use this to set whether the eect is applied to the input signal
(
INPUT
) or the playback signal (
The default setting is
item to adjust the reverb time of the selected
PLAY
).
PLAY
.
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Reverb List
12–Using the built-in effects
Reverb type Eects
HALL 1
HALL 2
ROOM This reverb is modeled on a small indoor space.
STUDIO This reverb is modeled on a studio-like space
PLATE 1 This is a bright plate reverb.
PLATE 2 This is a warm plate reverb.
This is a bright reverb modeled after a large halllike space.
This is a warm reverb modeled after a large halllike space.
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13–Using the tuner
This unit has a built-in tuner. By inputting the sound of an
instrument, you can use the tuning meter on the display to
tune that instrument accurately. In addition, you can output a
tone for tuning from the built-in speaker or the /LINE OUT
jack, which is convenient for tuning multiple instruments
simultaneously, for example.
Preparation
1. Press the TUNER button to open the TUNER screen.
2. The
MODE
item is shown. Use the [ª] button and
Á button to select the tuner mode. The options are
AUTO ( [ª] : chromatic tuner mode) and OSC. (Á :
oscillator mode).
After selecting the mode, press the TUNER button again to
make settings for that mode.
3. The first item shown for each mode is
set the frequency of A between 435 Hz and 445 Hz.
The setting value is shown on the right side of the screen.
This setting is the same for both tuner modes.
Use of each tuner mode is explained below.
NOTE
The signal input through the left MIC/LINE input channel is
used for tuning. When using the built-in microphones to tune
acoustic guitars and other instruments that have rapid sound
decay, in particular, tune the instrument as close to the left
built-in microphone as possible.
CALIB
. Use this to
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Chromatic tuner mode (AUTO)
This is the default mode. Watch the tuning meter on the unit’s
screen as you tune your instrument.
upper right. The tuning meter and input signal pitch name
appear on the screen. (
1. Input the signal of the instrument that you want to
tune. The name of the closest pitch appears in the
upper part of the meter.
2. Tune the instrument until the desired pitch is shown
and the center of the meter is highlighted.
A bar appears to the left if the tuning is too low and a bar
appears to the right if it is too high. The longer the bar is
the more out of tune the instrument is.
---
appears when there is no input).
AUTO
appears in the
Oscillator mode
The built-in oscillator can output a tone for tuning through
the built-in speaker or the /LINE OUT jack. The tuning pitch
can be set in a three-octave range (C3–B5).
the upper right.
In addition to the
mode has the three other setting items that follow. Press the
TUNER button to cycle through the setting items.
OSC NOTE
Set the pitch of the tuning tone (C3–B5).
OSC LEVEL
Set the output level of the tone between 0 and 10 (default
value 7).
CALIB
item described above, the oscillator
OSC.
appears in
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14–Using the Metronome
This unit has a metronome function that is convenient for
practicing an instrument.
Setting the metronome
1. Press the METRONOME button to open the
screen.
Set the following items on this screen.
Press the METRONOME button again to change the item.
Use the VALUE (+/–) buttons to change the setting value.
TEMPO
Set the speed to a value between 20 and
minute (BPM). The default value is
BEAT
Set the accent frequency between 0 and 9. There is no
accent when set to 0. The default value is 4.
120
250
.
METRONOME
beats per
LEVEL
Set the metronome volume between 0 and 10. The default
value is 5.
Starting and stopping the metronome
When the
start or stop the metronome.
NOTE
When the
to stop the metronome and return to the Home Screen.
METRONOME
METRONOME
screen is open, press the Á button to
screen is open, press the HOME button
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15–System settings
System settings (SETUP)
On the
SETUP
Screen, you can change various settings
according to your use environment and other requirements.
You can also initialize and format the SD card.
To access the
the menu list, select the
and ¶/MIC buttons and press the Á button or ¯ button.
You can make the following settings on the
Use the §/ BROWSE and ¶/MIC buttons to select the desired
item. (When selected, the “:” becomes “∑” and the setting
value appears as light letters on a dark background.) Use the
VALUE (+/–) buttons to change the setting value.
SETUP
screen, press the MENU button to open
SETUP
item using the §/BROWSE
SETUP
screen.
Setting the forward/backward search speed
Use the
CUE/REV SPEED
backward searching when pressing and holding the
Ô/ button during audio le playback.
Options: x2, x4, x8 (Default value),
item to set the speed of forward/
x10
Setting the automatic power off time
Use the
AUTO OFF
automatically turns OFF after the last activity or operation
when powered by the internal battery.
Options:
OFF
item to set the time before the unit power
(Default value),
3min, 5min, 10min, 30min
Adjusting the display contrast
Use the
CONTRAST
Range: 1–20 (Default value: 5)
item to adjust the display contrast.
Setting the battery type
Use the
BATTERY TYPE
used in the unit. This setting is used to show the amount of
remaining battery charge and to determine if the unit has
enough power for normal operation.
Options:
(nickel-metal hydride batteries)
ALKAL
(alkaline batteries, default value),
item to set the kind of batteries
Ni-MH
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Restoring the default values (factory settings)
Use the
this unit to their factory default values.
1. Use the §/BROWSE and ¶/MIC buttons to select
2. Press the Á button to open a confirmation pop-up
3. Press the Á button to initialize the settings.
INITIALIZE
INITIALIZE (Exec
window.
Press the [ª] button to cancel initialization.
item to restore the various settings of
appears light on dark).
Using QUICK FORMAT
Use the
Using the
card, and automatically creates MUSIC and UTILITY folders and
a dr-1.sys le.
1. Use the §/BROWSE and ¶/MIC buttons to select the
QUICK FORMAT
QUICK FORMAT
QUICK FORMAT
item to format an SD card quickly.
item deletes all music les on the
item (
Exec
appears light on dark).
2. Press the Á button to open a confirmation pop-up
window.
3. Press the Á button to execute quick formatting.
Press the [ª] button to cancel quick formatting.
Using FULL FORMAT
Use the
FULL FORMAT
Using the
card, and automatically creates MUSIC and UTILITY folders and
a dr-1.sys le.
If you use the
memory for errors before formatting the card. For this reason
it takes a long time compared to the
1. Use the §/BROWSE and ¶/MIC buttons to select
FULL FORMAT
FULL FORMAT
FORMAT (Exec
item to completely format an SD card.
item deletes all music les on the
item, the unit checks the
QUICK FORMAT
appears light on dark).
option.
FULL
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2. Press the Á button to open a confirmation pop-up
window.
3. Press the Á button to execute full formatting.
Press the [ª] button to cancel full formatting.
CAUTION
When formatting a card, use a TASCAM PS-P520 AC adapter
(sold separately), USB bus power or conrm that the batteries
are suciently charged. If the power fails during formatting,
the formatting might not occur correctly.
Setting the file name format
You can set the format of the names given to les recorded by
the unit.
1. Press the MENU button to open the
2. Use the §/BROWSE and ¶/MIC buttons to select the
FILE NAME
button to open the
menu item, and press the Á button or ¯
FILE NAME
MENU
screen.
screen.
15–System settings
Use the §/BROWSE and ¶/MIC buttons to select each item,
(when selected, the “:” becomes an “∑” and the setting value
is highlighted or the cursor is shown.
You can make the following settings for the items on the
screen.
File name format
Use the VALUE (+/–) buttons to set the
DATE
.
Options:
WORD
name les.
DATE
The date is set according to the unit’s internal clock. (See
“Setting the date and time” on page 45.)
WORD
( default value),
: The six characters set in the
Example: LR0000_0000.wav
: The date is used to name les (yymmdd).
Example: 090101_0000.wav
NOTE
DATE
TYPE
WORD
item are used to
item to
WORD
or
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Setting the characters in the WORD item
When the
buttons to move the cursor, and use the VALUE(+/–) buttons
to change each character.
NOTE
In addition to the alphabet and numbers, the following
characters can be used: ! # $ % & ’ ( ) + , - . ; = @ [ ] ^ _ ` { } ~
The default name prex is “
WORD
item is selected, use the  and ¯
LR0000
”.
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16–Using the footswitch
This unit has a REMOTE jack to which you can connect
a TASCAM RC-3F footswitch-type remote control (sold
separately) that can be used to operate the unit.
Setting footswitch operation
Use the
FOOT SW
1. Press the MENU button to open the
2. Use the §/BROWSE and ¶/MIC buttons to select the
FOOT SW
button to open the
3. The
MODE
assignments are shown.
setting screen to make footswitch settings.
MENU
screen.
menu item, and press the Á button or ¯
FOOT SW
item and the three footswitch pedal
screen.
4. Use the VALUE (+/–) buttons to change the
MODE
PLAY REW PLAY/STOP FWD
TRAINER FLASH PLAY/STOP SPEED CHANGE
RECORD OVERDUB REC/PAUSE STOP
MINUTES REW PLAY FWD
5. After completing the setting, press the HOME button to
return to the Home Screen.
L C R
FOOT SW
MODE
item.
Using the footswitch
Press a pedal on the footswitch to operate the unit. The
function of each pedal corresponds to the assignment shown
on the
FOOT SW
screen.
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Use the
information about the unit.
To open the
to open the
press the Á button or ¯ button.
The
Use the VALUE (+/–) buttons to switch between the pages.
•
•
•
When you are done, press the HOME button to return to the
Home Screen, or press the MENU button to open the
screen.
INFORMATION
INFORMATION
MENU
INFORMATION
File information page (
Shows information about the currently playing file.
Card information page (
Shows the use status of the currently inserted SD card.
System information page (
Shows information about the unit’s system settings and
firmware version.
Screen to view various types of
screen, press the MENU button
screen, select the
screen has the following three pages.
FILE
CARD
INFORMATION
)
)
SYSTEM
item and
)
MENU
File information page
The
FILE
page shows information about the currently playing
le.
WAV or MP3
Shows the audio le format.
For WAV les, bit length, stereo/mono and sampling
frequency (Hz) are shown.
For MP3 les, bit rate (kbps), CBR (constant bit rate) or VBR
(variable bit rate) type and sampling frequency (Hz) are
shown.
TITLE
Shows the le name.
If an MP3 le has ID3 tag title information that information
appears instead.
DATE
Shows the date and time that the le was created.
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SIZE
Shows the le size.
Card information page
The CARD page shows the use status of the currently inserted
SD card.
TOTAL MUSIC
Shows the number of playable les in the MUSIC Folder.
TOTAL FOLDER
Shows the number of folders in the MUSIC Folder.
TOTAL SIZE
Shows the total SD card memory capacity.
REMAIN SIZE
Shows the amount of unused memory on the SD card.
USED SIZE
Shows the amount of used memory on the SD card.
NOTE
Use the ¯ button to switch between display of
SIZE
and
USED SIZE
.
REMAIN
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System information page
The
SYSTEM
page shows information about the unit’s system
settings and rmware version.
CUE/REV SPD
Shows the speed of forward and backward searching.
AUTO OFF
Shows the automatic power OFF setting.
BATTERY
This shows the battery setting.
System Ver.
Shows the system rmware version.
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18–Messages
The following is a list of the popup messages that might appear on the LR-10 under certain conditions. Refer to this list if one of
these popup messages appears and you want to check the meaning or determine a proper response.
Message Meaning and response
File Name ERR
Dup File Name
File Not Found
Non-Supported
Battery Empty
I/O Too Short
File Not Found
PLAYLIST
No PLAYLIST
PLAYLIST Full
MBR Error Init
CARD
The DIVIDE function would cause the le name to exceed 200 characters. The DIVIDE function adds "_a” or “_b”
to the end of the le name. Before choosing the DIVIDE function, connect the unit to a computer and edit the
le name to less than 198 characters.
The DIVIDE function would cause the le name to be the same as that of an existing le. The DIVIDE function
adds "_a” or “_b” to the end of the le name. Before choosing the DIVIDE function, connect the unit to a computer and edit the le name.
The le added to the playlist cannot be found or a le could be damaged. Please check the le in question.
The audio le is not a supported format. Please see "11-Transferring songs to and from a computer" for le
formats that this unit can use.
The battery is almost out of power. Replace the AA batteries.
The IN (starting) and OUT (ending) points are too close together. Reset the IN (starting) and OUT (ending)
points with at least 1 second between them.
The le in the Playlist cannot be found. Please conrm that the le is still in the Music Folder.
No les have been added to the Playlist. Add a le to the Playlist or change the play mode to something besides
PLAYLIST
The playlist is full. You cannot add more than 99 tracks to the Playlist.
The card is not formatted properly or the formatting is broken. Change the card or press the Á button when
this message appears to format the card in FAT format.
CAUTION: Execution of FAT formatting erases all data currently on the card.
.
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Message Meaning and response
Format Error
Format CARD
File Not Found
Make Sys File
Invalid Sys File
Make Sys File
Invalid Card
Change Card
Protected Card
Change Card
Write Timeout
Card Full
Layer too Deep
Can't Divide
Max File Size
File Full
Card Error
Current File MP3
The FAT formatting of the card is abnormal or broken. This message also appears if you FAT formatted the card
using a computer connected by USB and if a new card is inserted in the unit. Always use the LR-10 to conduct
FAT formatting of cards to be used with it. Change the card or press the Á button when this message appears
to format the card in FAT format.
CAUTION: Execution of FAT formatting erases all data currently on the card.
The system le is missing. This unit requires a system le for operation. When this message appears, press Á
button to automatically create a system le.
The system le required to operate this unit is invalid. When this message appears, press Á button to automatically create a system le.
Something might be wrong with the card. Change the card.
This appears when the card is protected and lacks the necessary Music Folder and other folders and les. Unlock the write protect switch, restart the power and format the card.
Writing to the card timed out.
Backup les on the card to your computer, and format the card.
The card has no remaining capacity. Erase unnecessary les or move them to your computer to make open
space.
Folders can be created down to two layers. You cannot create a new folder inside the current folder.
The position selected for divide is not suitable (too close to the beginning or end of a track).
The le is larger than the designated size or the recording time exceeded 24 hours.
The total number of folders and les exceeds 5000. Erase unnecessary les or move them to your computer.
The card could not be handled properly. Replace the card.
MP3 les cannot be divided.
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Message Meaning and response
File Protected
No Card
No PB File
No MUSIC File
Not Continued
File Error
Can't Save Data
Player Error
Device Error
Writing Failed
Sys Rom Err
Remote Cmd
Remote Rx
System Err 50
System Error 1
System Error 2
System Error 3
System Error 4
The le is read only and cannot be erased.
No card is in the unit, so recording is not possible.
There is no le that can be played back. The le might be damaged.
There is no playback le, so DIVIDE and OVERDUB cannot be executed.
If any of these errors occur, turn the unit power OFF and restart it. If the power cannot be turned OFF, remove
the batteries and disconnect the AC adaptor (if connected). If the error message continues to appear, please
contact a TEAC Repair Center.
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Message Meaning and response
System Error 5
System Error 6
System Error 7
System Error 8
System Error 9
If any of these errors occur, turn the unit power OFF and restart it. If the power cannot be turned OFF, remove
the batteries and disconnect the AC adaptor (if connected). If the error message continues to appear, please
contact a TEAC Repair Center.
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19–Troubleshooting
If you are having trouble with the operation of this unit,
please try the following before seeking repair. If these
measures do not solve the problem, please contact the store
where you bought the unit or a TASCAM Service Center.
Power will not turn ON. ª
Confirm that the batteries are not dead.
•
Confirm that the batteries are installed with the correct +/–
•
orientation.
Confirm that the power plug of the AC adaptor (TASCAM
•
PS-P520: sold separately) is securely inserted.
The foot switch does not function. ª
Confirm that a battery is installed in the foot switch and
•
that it is not dead.
The unit does not function. ª
Is the unit connected to a computer by USB (
•
connected
) ?.
USB
The SD card is not recognized. ª
Confirm that the SD card is inserted completely.
•
Playback does not work. ª
If you are trying to play a WAV file, confirm that the
•
sampling frequency is supported by this unit.
If you are trying to play an MP3 file, confirm that the bit
•
rate is supported by this unit.
No sound is output. ª
Are headphones connected?
•
Check the connections with the monitoring system.
•
Is the volume of the monitoring system minimized?
•
Is the OUTPUT setting of the unit minimized?
•
Recording does not work. ª
If you are using an external device, check the connection
•
again.
Check the input settings again.
•
Confirm that the recording level is not too low.
•
Has MIC/LINE input been disabled (• MIC or LINE icon (
or )not shown light on dark)?
Confirm that the SD card is not full.
•
Confirm that the number of files has not reached the
•
maximum that the unit can handle.
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The recording level is low. ª
Confirm that the input level setting is not too low.
•
Confirm that the
•
Confirm that the output level of a connected external
•
device is not too low.
GAIN
setting is not too low.
The sound I am trying to record sounds distorted. ª
Is the
•
INPUT LEVEL
high?
setting low and the input gain setting
The playback sounds unnatural. ª
Confirm that the playback pitch is not being adjusted.
•
Confirm that the playback speed is not being adjusted.
•
I cannot erase a le. ª
Is the SD card write-protect switch engaged?
•
This unit’s les do not appear on the computer. ª
Confirm that the unit is connected to the computer using
•
its USB port.
Are you using a USB hub?
•
Confirm that the unit is not recording or in recording
•
standby mode.
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20–Specifications
Ratings
Recording media
SD card (64 MB - 2 GB)
SDHC card (4 GB - 32 GB)
Recording format
WAV: 44.1kHz, 16-bit
Playback format
WAV: 44.1 kHz, 16/24-bit
MP3: 44.1/48 kHz, 32/64/96/128/192/256/320 kbps
Number of input channels
2 channels (stereo)
Input ratings
Analog audio input
LINE IN jack
Connector : 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo
Input impedance : 23 kΩ
Nominal input level : –10 dBV (0.32V) , (INPUT volume at 7)
Maximum input level : +6 dBV (2.0 V) , (INPUT volume at 7)
Minimum input level : –22 dBV (0.08 V) , (INPUT volume at 10)
Built-in microphone
Omni directional, Stereo
Output ratings
Analog output ratings
/LINE OUT
Connector : 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo mini
Output impedance : 23Ω
Nominal output level : –14 dBV (10 kΩ load)
Maximum output level : +2 dBV (10 kΩ load)
Maximum output : 15 mW + 15 mW (32Ω load)
Built-in speaker
0.4 W (monaural)
Control input/output ratings
USB jack
Connector : Mini-B type
Format : USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED, mass storage class
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REMOTE jack
Connector : 2.5mm TRS
Audio performance
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz +1/–3 dB
(LINE IN to LINE OUT , Fs=44.1 kHz)
Total harmonic distortion
0.03% (LINE IN to LINE OUT, Fs=44.1 kHz)
S/N ratio
90 dB (LINE IN to LINE OUT, Fs=44.1 kHz)
Computer compatibility
Windows
Pentium 300 MHz or faster
128 MB or more memory
USB port (USB 2.0 recommended)
Macintosh
Power PC, iMac, G3, G4 266 MHz or faster
64 MB or more memory
USB port (USB 2.0 recommended)
Recommended USB host controller
Intel chipset
Supported OS
Windows : Windows XP , Windows Vista , Windows 7
Macintosh : Mac OS X 10.2 or later
Other specifications
Power
Two AA batteries (Alkaline or Ni-MH)
AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-P520, sold separately)
USB bus power
Power consumption
0.4 W (during MP3 playback)
Battery operation time (continuous operation)
Alkaline type battery ( EVOLTA )
About 13 hours (WAV, recording time when using the built-
in microphones input)
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158 mm
30 mm
70 mm
20–Specifications
About 13 hours (WAV, MP3, music playback time when
using headphones)
About 8 hours (WAV, MP3, music playback time when using
the built-in speaker)
Ni-MH type battery ( eneloop )
About 11 hours (WAV, recording time when using the built-
in microphones input)
About 11 hours (WAV, MP3, music playback time when
using headphones)
About 7.5 hours (WAV, MP3, music playback time when
using the built-in speaker)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
158 x 30 x 70 mm
6.220 x 1.181 x 2.756 in.
Weight
170 g /5.996 oz (not including batteries)
Operating temperature range
0 - 40°C/32°F - 104°F
Dimensional drawings
Illustrations and other depictions may dier in part from •
the actual product.
Specications and external appearance may be changed •
without notication to improve the product.
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