Teac DP-03 User Manual
DP-03
Digital Portastudio
OWNER'S MANUAL
D01131020B
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
12 Use only with the car t, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to ale rt the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
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.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
ampliers) that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
pro n g. The wide bla d e o r the thi r d p rong ar e
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10 Pr otec t the power cord from being walk ed on
or pinche d partic ularly at plu gs, conve nienc e
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.
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Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as
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vases, on the apparatus.
Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such
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as a book case or similar unit.
The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power
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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
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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
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disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
Caution should be taken when using earphones or
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headphones with the product because excessive
sound pressure (volume) from earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss.
This appliance has a serial number located on the
bottom panel. Please record the model number and
serial number and retain them for your records.
Model number ______________________________
Serial number ______________________________
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTIONS ABOUT LASER RADIATION
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This product has been designed and manufactured
according to FDA regulations “title 21, CFR, chapter 1,
subchapter J, based on the Radiation Control for Health
and Safety Act of 1968,” and is classified as a class 1 laser
product. There is no hazardous invisible laser radiation
during operation because invisible laser radiation emitted
inside of this product is completely confined in the
protective housings.
The label required in this regulation is shown at 1.
a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures.
a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
b) Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
c) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
d) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly
approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Cautions:
DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING USING A
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SCREWDRIVER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
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PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS
RADIATION EXPOSURE.
IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS TROUBLE, CONTACT YOUR
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NEAREST QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL, AND DO
NOT USE THE PRODUCT IN ITS DAMAGED STATE.
Optical pickup
Type : SF-DS29I
Manufacturer : SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.
Laser output : Less than 49.1 mW on the objective lens
Wavelength : 785 nm (Typ.)
Standard : IEC60825-1: 2001
For U.S.A.
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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
For European Customers
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Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment
(a) All electrical and electronic equipment should be
disposed of separately from the municipal waste
stream via collection facilities designated by the
government or local authorities.
(b) By disposing of electrical and electronic equipment
correctly, you will help save valuable resources and
prevent any potential negative effects on human
health and the environment.
(c) Improper disposal of waste electrical and electronic
equipment can have serious effects on the
environment and human health because of the
presence of hazardous substances in the equipment.
(d) The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
symbol, which shows a wheeled bin that has been
crossed out, indicates that electrical and electronic
equipment must be collected and disposed of
separately from household waste.
(e) Return and collection systems are available to end
users. For more detailed information about the
disposal of old electrical and electronic equipment,
please contact your city office, waste disposal service
or the shop where you purchased the equipment.
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Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............2
1 – Introduction ..............................................7
Features ..................................................................................7
Product parts ........................................................................ 7
About this manual .............................................................. 7
Intellectual property rights ............................................. 8
Precautions for placement and use ..............................8
Beware of condensation ................................................... 8
Cleaning the unit .................................................................8
About Compact Discs ........................................................9
Precaution for CD use .................................................9
About CD-R and CD-RW discs .................................9
About SD cards .................................................................... 9
Precautions for use ......................................................9
2 – Quick Start Guides ..................................10
Playback and mixing ........................................................10
Preparations .................................................................10
Listening to the demo song ...................................11
Recording and mastering ..............................................12
Creating a new song .................................................12
Connecting and setting the input sources .......13
Set the guitar as the recording source for
TRACK 1..........................................................................13
Adjusting and monitoring the input level ........13
Recording a guitar to TRACK 1 ..............................14
Playing back the recording .....................................15
Recording a guitar to TRACK 2 ..............................15
Recording a vocal to TRACK 3 ...............................16
Mixing the tracks ........................................................17
Mastering a stereo track ..........................................18
Creating an audio CD with the master track ..........20
Insert a CD .....................................................................20
Writing to a CD ...........................................................21
Eject the CD ..................................................................21
Shutting down ...................................................................22
3 – Names and Functions of Parts ...............23
Top panel .............................................................................23
Rear panel ............................................................................26
Left side panel ....................................................................27
Right side panel .................................................................27
Bottom panel ......................................................................28
Home Screen .....................................................................29
Menu structure ..................................................................29
Screen operations .............................................................30
4 – Preparations ............................................31
Preparing the power and the SD card .......................31
Installing an SD card ................................................31
Ejecting the card .......................................................31
Preparing the power .................................................31
Startup & shutdown .........................................................32
Starting up the unit ...................................................32
Shutting down ............................................................32
Formatting SD cards ........................................................32
Recorder modes ................................................................33
Connecting other equipment ......................................33
Rear panel .....................................................................33
Left side panel .............................................................34
Adjusting the contrast .....................................................34
5 – Song Management ..................................35
Partitions and songs ........................................................35
Editing names .....................................................................35
Loading a saved song ......................................................35
Creating a new song ........................................................35
Saving a song .....................................................................36
Viewing song information .............................................36
Copying songs ...................................................................36
Erasing songs ......................................................................37
Protecting songs ...............................................................37
6 – Basic Recording .......................................38
Selecting the input sources ...........................................38
Using phantom power ...................................................38
Monitoring input signals ................................................38
OL indicators and level meters ....................................39
Assigning inputs ................................................................39
Using input EQ (equalizer) .............................................39
Making the first recording ............................................40
Multitrack recording ........................................................41
Prepare tracks for recording ..................................41
Track pan and level settings ................................... 41
Input selection and assignment ...........................41
Setting input levels ....................................................41
Record additional tracks ..........................................41
Undoing an operation ....................................................41
Undoing the last operation (single undo) .........41
Cancelling an undo operation (redo) .................41
Undoing a previous operation (multi-undo) ...41
Erasing the operation history ................................42
7 – Recorder Functions .................................43
Punching in and out.........................................................43
Using the foot switch to punch in/out ...............43
Setting the foot switch .............................................43
Bouncing tracks .................................................................43
Using the bounce function .....................................44
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Contents
Confirming the result................................................44
Locate and search functions .........................................44
Direct locate function ...............................................44
Location marks ..................................................................45
To set a location mark ...............................................45
To move to a location mark ....................................45
To delete a location mark ........................................45
To edit a location mark .............................................45
Return To Zero (TO ZERO) and Last Recording
Position (TO LAST REC) .............................................46
Fast forward/rewind search ....................................46
Repeat playback ................................................................46
Using IN, OUT and TO points .................................46
Using repeat playback ..............................................47
Setting the interval between repetitions ..........47
Automatically punching in and out ...........................48
Rehearsal .......................................................................48
Using auto punch in/out to record ......................48
8 – Editing Tracks ..........................................49
Overview of track editing...............................................49
Editing points ..............................................................49
Basic editing procedures ........................................49
Explanation of items .................................................49
COPY/PASTE .......................................................................50
COPY/INSERT ......................................................................50
MOVE/PASTE ......................................................................51
MOVE/INSERT ....................................................................51
OPEN (insert silence) .......................................................51
CUT (remove part) ............................................................52
SILENCE (part erase) ........................................................52
CLONE track (track duplication) ...................................52
CLEAN out (track erase) ...................................................52
9 – Mixing down and mastering tracks .......53
Mixing down tracks ..........................................................53
Levels and balance ....................................................53
Stereo position (panning) ......................................53
Track EQ (equalizer) ..................................................53
Reverb ...........................................................................53
Muting tracks ..............................................................54
Creating a stereo master track .....................................54
Setting the starting and ending points .............55
Recording a stereo master track ..........................55
Exiting MIXDOWN mode ........................................55
Checking the stereo master track ...............................55
End stereo master track checking ........................56
Mastering the stereo master track .............................56
Mastering procedures ..............................................56
Using mastering EQ (equalizer) .............................57
Using mastering compression ..............................57
Using normalize ..........................................................58
Copying the stereo master track ..........................58
Exiting MASTERING mode .....................................58
10 – Miscellaneous Functions ......................59
Metronome .........................................................................59
Tun er ......................................................................................59
Chromatic tuner mode .............................................59
Oscillator mode ...........................................................60
Restoring the initial preference settings ..................60
Viewing information ........................................................61
11 – SD Card Management ...........................62
Overview of partitions ....................................................62
Formatting cards ...............................................................62
Reformatting MTR partitions ........................................62
Reformatting the FAT partition ....................................63
Viewing the capacity of the MTR partition ..............63
Initializing SD cards ..........................................................64
12 – Exchanging Data with a Computer ......65
Supported operating systems......................................65
Connecting with a computer .......................................65
Disconnecting .............................................................66
Song backup and restoration .......................................66
Backing-up songs.......................................................66
Restoring songs ..........................................................67
Track import and export .................................................67
Importing tracks .........................................................67
Exporting tracks .........................................................68
Exporting a stereo master track ..................................69
13 – Using CDs ...............................................70
CD drive uses ......................................................................70
Preparations before using CDs with this unit ..70
Types of CDs that can be used with this unit ..70
Loading and ejecting CDs ..............................................70
Inserting a CD ..............................................................71
Ejecting a CD ...............................................................71
Forcing disc ejection .................................................71
Playing back an audio CD ..............................................72
Creating an Audio CD ......................................................72
Using Disc At Once ...................................................72
Using Track At Once .................................................74
Finalizing a CD .............................................................74
Importing songs from an audio CD ............................ 74
Backing up song data to CDs ........................................75
Restoring a song from CDs ............................................76
Erasing a CD-RW ................................................................76
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Media compatibility Table .............................................77
14 – Mastering compressor settings list .....78
Library of mastering compressor presets ................78
Masetring compressor parameters list ....................78
15 – Troubleshooting....................................79
16 – Messages ...............................................80
General messages .............................................................80
CD mode messages ..........................................................82
CD-related error messages ............................................83
17 – Specifications ........................................84
Ratings ..................................................................................84
Audio input/output ratings ...........................................84
Control input/output ratings ........................................84
Audio performance ..........................................................84
Computer requirements .................................................84
General .................................................................................85
Backup memory ................................................................85
Dimensional drawings ....................................................85
Block diagram.....................................................................86
18 – Commonly-used Functions ..................87
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1 – Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of TASCAM’s 8-Track Digital
Portastudio, the DP-03.
Before connecting and using the unit, please take time to
read this manual thoroughly to ensure you understand
how to properly set up and connect the unit, as well as
the operation of its many useful and convenient functions.
After you have finished reading this manual, please keep
it in a safe place for future reference.
You can also download the Owner’s Manual from the
TASCAM web site (http://www.tascam.com).
Features
This unit uses SD cards for multitrack recording of 2 tracks
simultaneously with up to 8 tracks of playback. Using the
built-in mixer functions, multiple tracks can be mixed
down to stereo to create a stereo master track.
Stereo master tracks can be written to CD-Rs and similar
media, as well as transferred to a computer that is
connected by USB.
Moreover, since transferring data between the unit and a
computer is possible, in addition to stereo master tracks,
you can also copy the data for individual tracks and back
up song files to a computer.
8-Track Digital Portastudio includes a CD-R/RW drive
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Uses SD cards as recording media, and supports SDHC
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standards for large capacity cards of up to 32GB
Multitrack recorder functions include simultaneous
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2-track recording and 8-track playback (44.1 kHz,
16-bit)
Nine 45-mm faders include eight track faders and one
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master level fader
Each track has independent REVERB and PAN
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adjustments and track selection buttons, as well as
volume faders and track select (REC) buttons
Input on two channels through standard 6.3-mm (1/4”)
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TRS jacks, XLR connectors or built-in microphones
XLR connectors can supply phantom power
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Built-in microphones can record mono tracks separately
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or a stereo track together
High-impedance guitar input supported by the
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standard jack on INPUT A
Graphic display (128 x 64 pixel) with backlighting
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Independent two-band equalizers can be used on each
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input and playback track
Mixing down to a dedicated master track possible
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Included mastering effects can be used on mixdowns
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of master tracks
Reverb effect can be adjusted independently for each
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playback track
Automatic punch in and out functions
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Track bounce function
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Track editing functions include COPY, MOVE, OPEN,
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CUT, SILENCE, CLONE and CLEAN OUT
Undo and redo functions, including multi-undo (and
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redo) using an operation history
Locate mark function
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Tuner and metronome functions
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Audio CDs can be created from mixed down master
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tracks
Tracks on audio CDs can be played back and imported
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Songs can be backed up and restored using CD-R/RW
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discs
WAV files and backed-up songs on the FAT partition of
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the SD card can be moved and copied to a computer
connected by USB 2.0
Punch IN/OUT and other functions can be assigned to
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and controlled by foot switches (RC-3F, sold separately)
Product parts
The DP-03 package contains the following items.
Take care when opening the package not to damage the
items. Keep the package materials for transportation in
the future.
Please contact the store where you purchased this unit
if any of these items are missing or have been damaged
during transportation.
Main unit• ........................................................................................ 1
AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-1225L)• ............................................1
Power cord for AC adaptor• ...................................................... 1
SD card (in the unit)• ...................................................................1
Warranty card• ............................................................................... 1
Owner’s manual (this document)
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.......................................... 1
About this manual
In this manual, we use the following conventions:
The names of buttons and controls are given in the
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following typeface: MENU.
Messages on the unit’s display are shown like this:
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MENU
Characters that appear on a computer display are given
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in the following light typeface: OK
The four buttons beneath the LCD display are called
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function buttons, and are referred to as F1, F2, F3 and
F4 from left to right. The functions displayed at the
bottom of the screen above the buttons are sometimes
shown after the button name in parentheses (e.g. F4
(¥) button, F2 (
“SD memory card” is sometimes abbreviated as “SD
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card.”
Additional information is introduced in the styles
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below when needed:
TIP
Useful hints when using the unit.
EXEC
) button).
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1 – Introduction
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
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in the U.S. and other countries.
SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
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Microsoft, Windows, Windows XP, Windows Vista,
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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
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trademarks of Apple Inc.
Pentium and Intel are trademarks of Intel Corporation
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in the U.S. and/or other countries.
Other company names, product names and logos
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in this document are the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
Any data, including, but not limited to information,
described herein are intended only as illustrations
of such data and/or information and not as the
specifications for such data and/or information. TEAC
Corporation disclaims any warranty that any use
of such data and/or information shall be free from
infringement of any third party’s intellectual property
rights or other proprietary rights, and further, assumes
no liability of whatsoever nature in the event of any
such infringement, or arising from or connected with
or related to the use of such data and/or information.
This product is designed to help you record and
reproduce sound works to which you own the
copyright, or where you have obtained permission
from the copyright holder or the rightful licensor.
Unless you own the copyright, or have obtained the
appropriate permission from the copyright holder
or the rightful licensor, your unauthorized recording,
reproduction or distribution thereof may result in
severe criminal penalties under copyright laws and
international copyright treaties. If you are uncertain
about your rights, contact your legal advisor. Under no
circumstances will TEAC Corporation be responsible
for the consequences of any illegal copying performed
using the recorder.
Precautions for placement and use
The operating temperature should be between 5°C and
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35°C (41°F and 95°F).
Do not install in the following types of places. Doing
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so could degrade the sound quality and/or cause
malfunctions.
Places with significant vibrations or that are
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otherwise unstable
Near windows or other places exposed to direct
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sunlight
Near heaters or other extremely hot places
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Extremely cold places
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Places with bad ventilation or high humidity
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Very dusty locations
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Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position
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for correct operation.
Do not place any object on the unit for heat dissipation.
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Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat-generating
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electrical device such as a power amplifier.
Beware of condensation
If the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place, or
used immediately after a cold room has been heated or
otherwise exposed to a sudden temperature change,
condensation could occur. Should this happen, leave the
unit for one or two hours before turning the unit on.
Cleaning the unit
To clean the unit, wipe it gently with a soft dry cloth. Do
not wipe with chemical cleaning cloths, benzene, paint
thinner, ethyl alcohol or other chemical agents to clean
the unit as they could damage the surface.
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1 – Introduction
About Compact Discs
In addition to audio CDs (CD-DA), the DP-03 can play
CD-R and CD-RW discs on which audio CD format files are
recorded. The unit can also play 3-inch CDs.
Precaution for CD use
Use only CD, CD-R and CD-RW discs that bear the
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following logos.
CD-R
CD-RW
Always place the compact discs in the trays with their
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label facing upward.
To remove a disc from its case, press down on the
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center of the disc holder, then lift the disc out, holding
it carefully by the edges.
Do not touch the signal side (the unlabeled side).
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Fingerprints, oils and other substances can cause errors
during recording.
To clean the signal side of a disc, wipe gently with a soft
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dry cloth from the center towards the outside edge.
Dirt on discs can lower the sound quality, so clean
them and always store them in a clean state.
Do not use any record spray, anti-static solutions,
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benzene, paint thinner or other chemical agents to
clean CDs as they could damage the delicate playing
surface. It may cause CDs to become unplayable.
Do not apply labels or other materials to discs. Do
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not use discs that have had tape, stickers or other
materials applied to their surface. Do not use discs that
have sticky residue from stickers, etc. Such discs could
become stuck in the unit or cause it to malfunction.
Never use a commercially available CD stabilizer. Using
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stabilizers with this unit will damage the mechanism
and cause it to malfunction.
Do not use cracked discs.
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Only use circular compact discs. Avoid using non-
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circular promotional, etc. discs.
responsible for any consequences or guarantee the
quality of reproduction. If you experience problems
with such non-standard discs, you should contact the
producers of the disc.
About CD-R and CD-RW discs
CD-R discs can be recorded only once, and recorded
tracks cannot be erased. However, if the disc has not
been finalized and sufficient space is available on the
disc, additional material can be recorded. After finishing
recording, finalizing a CD-R makes it playable in most
ordinary CD players (some CD players might not be able
to play these discs).
If a CD-RW disc becomes full, you can erase the recorded
data to allow reuse. However, you cannot designate
specific songs for erasure
Even after being finalized, CD-RW discs can only be played
in players that specifically support their playback.
About SD cards
This unit uses SD cards for recording and playback. SD and
SDHC cards that are at least 512 MB in size can be used. A
list of SD cards that have been tested with this unit can be
found on the TASCAM web site (www.tascam.com).
Precautions for use
SD cards are delicate media. In order to avoid damaging a
card or the card slot, please take the following precautions
when handling them.
Do not leave them in extremely hot or cold places.
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Do not leave them in extremely humid places.
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Do not let them get wet.
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Do not put things on top of them or twist them.
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Do not hit them.
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Do not remove or insert an SD card when the power is
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ON
Copy-protected discs and other discs which do
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not conform to the CD standard may not play back
correctly in this player. If you use such discs in this
unit, TEAC Corporation and its subsidiaries cannot be
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2 – Quick Start Guides
AC outlet
TASCAM
PS-1225L
DC plug
Headphones
Playback and mixing
In this section, we will play back the demo song on the
included SD card.
When this unit is purchased new, the SD card with the
demo song on it is already installed in the unit, but we
will start by explaining how to insert an SD card using the
procedures below.
Preparations
1 Open the SD card slot cover on the left side panel
and insert the included SD card into the slot.
CAUTION
Be careful not to forcibly insert the card in the wrong
direction. Doing so could damage the slot or the card.
4 Connect headphones to the PHONES jack on the
rear panel.
2 After inserting the SD card, close the card slot
cover.
3 Connect the included AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-
1225L) to the DC IN 12V connector on the rear
panel.
CAUTION
Never use any adaptor other than the TASCAM PS1225L AC adaptor (included), because it is designed for
the power requirements of this unit. Use of a different
adaptor could cause malfunction, fire or electric shock.
There is a hook for holding the AC adaptor cord
in place (cord holder) on the bottom panel. When
using the adaptor, wrap the cord around this hook to
prevent it from being disconnected during use.
5 Press the STANDBY/ON button on the rear panel to
turn the power ON.
Startup Screen
After the unit starts the Home Screen appears on the
display.
Home Screen
CAUTION
Do not remove or insert an SD card when the power
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is ON. Always turn the power OFF (standby) before
removing or inserting a card.
If you remove or insert an SD card when the power
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is ON, all recorded data and settings made since the
last time the unit was shut down or a song was saved
will be lost. These lost data and settings cannot be
recovered.
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When the power is ON, do not cut the power to the
•
unit by disconnecting the power cord, for example.
Before turning the power ON, minimize the
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headphones volume and the volume on any monitoring
system connected to this unit.
TIP
If an amplifier or powered speakers are connected to the
LINE OUT jacks, you can monitor using speakers.
Listening to the demo song
The included SD card in the unit contains a demo song.
We will use this demo song to practice listening to and
mixing a recording.
1 Press the HOME button to open the Home Screen.
2 – Quick Start Guides
2 When the Home Screen is open, press the MENU
button to open the
MENU
screen.
4 Use the DATA wheel to select the
press the F4 (¥) button to open the
screen, which shows a list of the songs on the card.
5 Use the DATA wheel to select
the F2 (
return to the
EXEC
) button to load the demo song and
SONG
screen.
LOAD
SONG LOAD
DEMO_03
item and
and press
3 Use the DATA wheel to select the
and press the F4 (¥) button to open the
screen.
NOTE
When an item is selected, it appears as light characters on
a dark background.
SONG
menu item
SONG
6 Press the HOME button to return to the Home
Screen.
7 Press the PLAY (Á) button, and raise the TRACK
1–8 faders, MASTER fader and PHONES LEVEL knob
to listen to the demo song.
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The MASTER fader adjusts the overall volume of
TRACKS 1–8. The standard position of the MASTER
fader is “0”.
Use TRACK 1–8 faders to adjust the balance of the
tracks.
Use the PHONES LEVEL knob to adjust the final
monitoring volume.
connected monitoring equipment, started the unit and
installed the SD card.
TIP
This example uses the built-in mic for recording vocals,
but you could also connect an external mic to the INPUT
A or INPUT B connector on the rear panel and record with
it.
Creating a new song
1 When the recorder is stopped, press the MENU
button to open the
MENU
screen.
8 Use the TRACK 1–8 PAN knobs to adjust the stereo
position of each track signal.
TIP
Press the • STOP (ª) and REW (Ô) (TO ZERO) buttons
at the same time to return to the beginning of the song
(ZERO point) (TO ZERO function) .
If you press the wrong button and open a different
•
screen, press the HOME button to return to the Home
Screen at any time.
Recording and mastering
In this section we will practice multitrack recording. In
the following example, we will explain how to record a
rhythm guitar part with an electric guitar to track 1 and
a lead guitar part to track 2. Then, we will use the built-in
microphone to record vocals to track 3. Finally, we will mix
down the tracks to stereo.
In this section, we assume that you have already followed
the instructions in the previous section, and that you have
2 Use the DATA wheel to select the
press the F4 (¥) button to open the
3 Use the DATA wheel to select the
and press the F4 (¥) button to open the
CREATE
The song that has been created is given the name (title)
“
SONG***
screen.
“ (*** is a number).
SONG
item, and
SONG
CREATE
SONG
screen.
item,
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4 Change the name (title) of the song as necessary.
Guitar
(See “Editing names” on page 35.)
5 Press the F2 (
loaded song and create a new song.
6 Press the HOME button to return to the Home
Screen.
EXEC
) button to save the currently
Connecting and setting the input sources
1 Connect an electric guitar to the INPUT A jack on
the rear panel.
2 – Quick Start Guides
Set the guitar as the recording source for TRACK 1
By default, the recording source for tracks 1, 3, 5 and 7 is
set to INPUT A (“A”), and the recording source for tracks
2, 4, 6 and 8 is set to INPUT B (“B”). See ”Assigning inputs”
on page 39.
In the “Connecting and setting the input sources” section
above, we set a guitar as the input source for INPUT A
and the built-in microphone (INTERNAL MIC B) as the
input source for INPUT B, so the guitar can be recorded
to tracks 1, 3, 5 and 7, while INTERNAL MIC B can be
recorded to tracks 2, 4, 6 and 8. For this reason, there is no
need to change the input assignments in this example in
order to record a guitar to track 1.
2 Set the INPUT A switch to GUITAR.
TIP
When connecting an electric-acoustic guitar with a builtin preamp or an active-type electric guitar, or when using
an effects pedal, for example, between the guitar and this
unit, set in the INPUT A switch to MIC/LINE.
3 Set the INPUT B switch to INTERNAL MIC B to use
the built-in microphone on the right side of the
front panel (MIC B) as the input source for INPUT B.
Adjusting and monitoring the input level
1 Press the HOME button to return to the Home
Screen.
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TRACK 1 REC indicator
OL indicator
TRACK 1 REC indicator
2 – Quick Start Guides
2 Press the TRACK 1 REC button.
The TRACK 1 REC indicator blinks and the unit enters
record standby.
3 Use the INPUT A TRIM knob to adjust the guitar
input level.
Set the TRIM knob so that the OL indicator for
INPUT A does not light even when the loudest
sound to be recorded is input.
If the OL indicator continues to light even when the
TRIM knob is turned down, the guitar signal itself is
too loud. In this case, lower the output level on the
guitar.
NOTE
Use the • TRACK 1 PAN knob to set the stereo position
when monitoring.
When the • TRACK 1 REC indicator is unlit, the input
cannot be heard.
Recording a guitar to TRACK 1
1 Press and hold the RECORD (º) button and press
the PLAY (Á) button to start recording. Play the
guitar.
The TRACK 1 REC indicator stop blinking and stays lit.
When you play guitar, the input level is shown by the
level meters for “ ” (INPUT A) and “ ” (TRACK 1) on
the display.
When you raise the TRACK 1 fader, the MASTER fader
and the PHONES LEVEL knob, you can hear the sound
of the guitar through the headphones, and the and
level meters move.
2 When you are done performing, press the STOP (ª)
button to stop recording.
3 Press the TRACK 1 REC button to end record
standby. Its REC indicator becomes unlit.
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TRACK 2 REC indicator
2 – Quick Start Guides
Playing back the recording
1 To return to the beginning of the song (ZERO
point), press and hold the STOP (ª) button and
press the REW (Ô) (TO ZERO) button (TO ZERO
function).
2 Press the PLAY (Á) button to play back the
recording on TRACK 1.
3 Use the TRACK 1 fader and the MASTER fader to
adjust the playback monitoring level. Use the
PHONES LEVEL knob to adjust the final monitoring
volume.
By default, the recording source for tracks 1, 3, 5 and
7 is set to INPUT A (A), and the recording source for
tracks 2, 4, 6 and 8 is set to INPUT B (B).
2 Press the TRACK 2 REC button to set the
for
TRACK 2
3 Press the HOME button to return to the Home
Screen.
to A.
SOURCE
TIP
Use the TRACK 1 PAN knob to set the stereo position
when monitoring.
Recording a guitar to TRACK 2
We will listen to the rhythm guitar on TRACK 1 as we
record the lead guitar on TRACK 2.
Follow these procedures to change the recording source.
1 Press the ASSIGN button to open the
ASSIGN
screen.
INPUT
4 Press the TRACK 2 REC button. The TRACK 2 REC
indicator blinks and the unit enters record standby.
When you play guitar, the input level is shown by the
level meters for “ ” (INPUT A) and “ ” (TRACK 2) on
the display.
On this page you can set the recording source for
each track to INPUT A or INPUT B.
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2 – Quick Start Guides
5 Return to the beginning of the song and start
playback of the recorded rhythm guitar. Play the
lead guitar part along with the recording.
Raise the TRACK 2 fader to hear both the playback
of TRACK 1 and input guitar signal through your
headphones.
Recording a vocal to TRACK 3
1. Press the ASSIGN button to open the
ASSIGN
screen.
INPUT
6 As necessary, use the TRACK 1 and 2 faders, PAN
knobs, MASTER fader and PHONES LEVEL knob to
adjust the monitoring level and balance.
2 Press the TRACK 3 REC button to set the
for
TRACK 3
3 Press the HOME button to return to the Home
Screen.
to B.
SOURCE
7 Return to the beginning of the song, press and
hold the RECORD (º) button and press the PLAY
(Á) button to start recording. Perform the lead
guitar part.
The RECORD (º) button lights red, and the TRACK 2
REC indicator stops blinking and stays lit.
8 When you are done performing, press the STOP (ª)
button to stop recording.
9 Press the TRACK 2 REC button to end record
standby. Its REC indicator becomes unlit.
4 Press the TRACK 3 REC button.
Its REC indicator blinks and the unit enters record
standby.
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Headphones
TRACK 3 REC indicator
5 Use the TRIM knob for INPUT B to adjust the input
OL indicator
level suitably for the mic.
Set the TRIM knob so that the OL indicator for
INPUT B does not light even when the loudest
sound to be recorded is input.
2 – Quick Start Guides
CAUTION
Always monitor through headphones when using a mic. If
you monitor through speakers, feedback could occur.
6 Return to the beginning of the song, and start
playback of the recorded rhythm guitar and lead
guitar parts. Sing along with the recordings.
You can hear the playback of the recorded guitar
parts on tracks 1 and 2 along with the vocal on your
headphones.
7 As necessary, use the TRACK 1 and 2 faders, PAN
knobs, MASTER fader and PHONES LEVEL knob to
adjust the monitoring level and balance.
When you input a sound through built-in MIC B, the
input level is shown by the “ ” level meter.
When you raise the TRACK 3 fader, the MASTER fader
and the PHONES LEVEL knob, you can hear the sound
of the mic input through the headphones
8 Return to the beginning of the song, press and
hold the RECORD (º) button and press the PLAY
(Á) button to start recording. Sing your song.
The RECORD (º) button lights red, and the TRACK 3
REC indicator stops blinking and stays lit.
9 When you are done singing, press the STOP (ª)
button to stop recording.
10 Press the TRACK 3 REC button to end record
standby.
Its REC indicator becomes unlit.
Mixing the tracks
After you finish recording, the next step is to make a
stereo mix.
1 Use the TRACK 1–3 faders to adjust their levels
and balance. Use the MASTER fader to adjust the
overall level.
NOTE
If the OL indicator continues to light even when the TRIM
knob is turned down, the mic signal itself is too loud.
In this case, move the mic further away from the sound
source or lower the volume of the sound source.
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2 – Quick Start Guides
2 Use the TRACK 1–3 PAN knobs to adjust the stereo
positions of each track.
Watch the and meters on the display as you
make adjustments.
3 Set the IN point.
The time from the IN point to the OUT point will be
used for the stereo master track.
Play back the song and press and hold the IN [SET
IN] button at the point where you want to start the
stereo master track. The
SET IN !
pop-up appears.
TIP
You can also use the IN [SET IN] and OUT [SET OUT]
buttons to set the IN and OUT points when playback is
stopped.
5 Press the MIXDOWN/MASTERING button to open
the
MIXDOWN
Mixdown mode is enabled and the Home Screen
reopens.
6 Press and hold the RECORD (º) button and press
the PLAY (Á) button to start recording a stereo
master track.
Recording automatically stops when the OUT point is
reached.
screen.
MIXDOWN
appears in the upper left.
The time when you began to press and hold the IN
[SET IN] button is set as the IN point, which is where
the mix down will start.
4 Set the OUT point.
Play back the song and press and hold the OUT [SET
OUT] button at the point where you want to end
the stereo master track. The
appears.
SET OUT !
pop-up
NOTE
The IN and OUT points must be at least 4 seconds
•
apart. If the interval is shorter than 4 seconds, the
Too Short
cannot be started.
During recording, you can use the track faders to adjust
•
the levels of the tracks and the overall level.
You can use the equalizer and reverb effect while
•
recording a stereo master track. (See “Trac EQ
(equalizer)” on page 53 and “Reverb” on page 53.)
You can mute unwanted tracks so that they are not
•
recorded to the stereo master track. (See “Muting
tracks” on page 54.)
pop-up appears and mixdown mode
Trk
Mastering a stereo track
Mastering is the process of adjusting a stereo master track
to improve the final sound.
Confirming the stereo master track
ª
1 In multitrack mode, press the MIXDOWN/
MASTERING button to open the
screen.
The unit begins mastering mode and the Home Screen
reopens.
MASTERING
appears in the upper left.
MASTERING
The time when you began to press and hold the
OUT [SET OUT] button is set as the OUT point,
which is where the mix down will end.
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NOTE
Mastering mode cannot be started if you have not
•
created a stereo master track.
From multitrack mode, press the • MIXDOWN/
MASTERING button once to enter mixdown mode and
once again to enter mastering mode.
2 In this mode, press the PLAY (Á) button to listen to
the stereo master track that you have created.
2 – Quick Start Guides
4 Press the F2 (ON) button to turn the equalizer ON.
The word
to ON.
5 Press the F1 (
screen.
6 Press the PLAY (Á) button to listen to the stereo
master track with equalization.
Applying compression
ª
Use the compressor on the stereo master track to adjust
the impact of the entire song.
1 In mastering mode, press the F2 (
open the
OFF
at the top left of the screen changes
BACK
) button to return to the Home
COMP
) button to
MASTERING COMP
screen.
NOTE
Confirm that both the
•
to be
OFF
. If either is ON, the sound heard will be
EQ
and
COMP
items are shown
affected by the equalizer and/or compressor. (See
“Using mastering EQ (equalizer)” on page 57 and “Using
mastering compression” on page 57.)
In
MASTERING
•
mode, the MASTER fader cannot be
used to adjust the level.
Applying equalization
ª
In this example, we will use the equalizer on the master
track to reduce high frequencies and increase low
frequencies slightly.
1 In mastering mode, press the F1 (EQ) button to
open the
MASTERING EQ
screen.
2 Press the F3 (
LIB
) button to open the library list.
2 Turn the EQ HIGH knob to the left to lower the
GAIN
knob shown on the screen. Set the value to
–
2.0dB
to reduce the high frequencies.
Hi
3 Next, turn the EQ LOW knob to the right to increase
the
Lo GAIN
value to
knob shown on the screen. Set the
+6.0dB
to increase the low frequencies.
3 Use the DATA wheel to select
and press the F4 (
MASTERING COMP
EXEC
) button to return to the
screen.
POP ROCK 1
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TIP
Press the F4 (
can also adjust the parameters of the compressor.
4 Press the F2 (ON) button to turn the compressor
ON. The word
changes to ON.
5 Press the F1 (
screen.
6 Press the PLAY (Á) button to listen to the stereo
master track with compression.
NOTE
If the EQ item is also ON, the effect of the equalizer on the
sound will also be heard.
Normalizing the stereo master track
ª
Normalizing maximizes the volume of the stereo master
track.
1 In mastering mode, press the F3 (
open the
PARM
) button to open the screen where you
OFF
at the top left of the screen
BACK
) button to return to the Home
NORM
NORMALIZE
screen.
) button to
Creating an audio CD with the master track
You can use a stereo master track that you have created to
make an audio CD that can be played on an ordinary CD
player, for example.
Insert a CD
1 In multitrack mode, press the CD button to open
the CD screen.
2 Press the F4 (
3 Press the F1 (
screen.
Rerecord the stereo master track
ª
Record the master track with equalization and
compression applied to create a new stereo master track.
1 In mastering mode, press and hold the RECORD (º)
button and press the PLAY (Á) button.
2 This will record over the master and create a
new stereo master track with equalization and
compression applied.
EXEC
) button to normalize the track.
BACK
) button to return to the Home
CAUTION
The
CD
•
than multitrack mode. If in mixdown or mastering
mode, press the MIXDOWN/MASTERING button
repeatedly until you return to multitrack mode. If in
bounce mode, press the BOUNCE button to open
multitrack mode.
The disc tray will not open when the Home Screen or a
•
menu screen is shown. Open the disc tray when the CD
screen or
2 Press the F2 (ø) button or the disc tray eject button
3 Hold the edge of the disc with the label side up and
screen cannot be opened in any mode other
CD PLAYER
on the right side panel to open the tray slightly.
Pull the tray out until it opens completely.
put it into the tray so that its central hole is on the
round protrusion in the center of the tray. Press the
disc gently near the center to mount it on the tray.
screen is shown.
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NOTE
The disc will click into place and be level with the tray.
4 Press the tray to close it. The tray will click when
shut.
2 – Quick Start Guides
4 Repeat step 3 as necessary.
5 When you have decided the songs to write to
the disc, press the F2 (
WRITE SONG LIST
can change the order that the stereo master tracks
will be written to the CD and set the gaps between
them. (For details about changing song order and
length, see “Creating an Audio CD” on page 57.)
NEXT
) button to open the
screen. On this screen, you
Writing to a CD
When writing to a CD the procedure differs when you are
choosing multiple stereo master tracks and when you
are using only one track. In this example, we will select
multiple stereo masters to create a CD that can be played
in ordinary CD players.
For details about writing to a CD, see “Creating an Audio
CD” on page 72.
1 In mixdown mode, press the CD button to open the
CD
screen.
2 Use the DATA wheel to select
press the F4 (¥) button to open a list of songs that
have recorded stereo master tracks.
MASTER WRITE
and
6 Press the F2 (
then open a pop-up confirmation message.
7 Press the F3 (
CD.
8 After writing completes, a message appears asking
whether you want to write another CD with the
same contents.
Press the F3 (
another CD with the same contents. If not, press
the F4 (NO) button to complete the procedure.
NEXT
) button to mount the CD and
YES
) button to begin writing to the
YES
) button if you want to write
Eject the CD
1 In multitrack mode, press the CD button to open
the CD screen.
CAUTION
3 Use the DATA wheel to select a song that you want
to write to the CD, and press the F4 (✔) button to
check the box for the selected song. Press the F4 (✔)
button again to uncheck the box.
The disc tray will not open when the Home Screen or a
menu screen is shown. Open the disc tray when the CD
screen or
2 Press the F2(ø) button or the disc tray eject button
Hold the disc by its edges and lift it out
CAUTION
Do not lift the disc forcibly. Doing so could damage the
unit or the disc.
CD PLAYER
on the right side panel to open the tray slightly.
Pull the tray out until it opens completely.
screen is shown.
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Shutting down
Turn the unit off when you are done using it.
1 Press the HOME button to open the Home Screen.
2 Press and hold the STANDBY/ON button on the rear
panel until
PORTASTUDIO
appears on the display.
When the unit completes its automatic shutdown
procedures, which includes recording various
information about the operations that have been
conducted until now, the power turns OFF (standby).
Always use the procedures above to turn the power
off properly.
CAUTION
If you cut the power to the unit by disconnecting the
power cord, for example, all recorded data and settings
made since the last time the unit was shut down or a song
was saved will be lost. These lost data and settings cannot
be recovered.
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Top panel
3 – Names and Functions of Parts
1 TRIM knob/OL indicator (INPUT A)
Use this TRIM knob to adjust the input level of INPUT
A. (See “Making the first recording” on page 40.)
If the input source signal is too loud, the OL (overload)
indicator lights.
2 INPUT A switch
Set this according to the signal source input through
the INPUT A — MIC A connector or LINE A/GUITAR
jack on the rear panel. Set it to GU ITAR when
connecting an electric guitar or electric bass directly.
Set it to MIC/LINE when connecting a microphone or
line level signal. Set it to INTERNAL MIC A when using
built-in MIC A.
3 PHANTOM button/indicator
Press this button to open the
you can turn phantom power ON and OFF.
The indicator lights when phantom power is ON.
CAUTION
Use the • MASTER fader to lower the output volume
of the unit before turning phantom power ON or
OFF. Depending on the mic, a loud noise could occur,
damaging equipment and harming people’s hearing.
PHANTOM
screen where
Do not connect or disconnect a mic when phantom
•
power is ON.
Turn this switch ON only when using a condenser
•
microphone that requires phantom power.
Do not supply phantom power to an unbalanced
•
dynamic microphone.
Supplying phantom power to some types of ribbon
•
microphones could break them. Do not supply
phantom power to a ribbon microphone if you are in
doubt.
4 ASSIGN button
Use this button to set the input assignment (INPUT A
and INPUT B) of a track. Press this button to open the
INPUT ASSIGN
signal of the assigned input becomes the recording
source. (See “Assigning inputs” on page 39.)
screen on the display. The input
5 TRIM knob/OL indicator (INPUT B)
Use this TRIM knob to adjust the input level of INPUT
B. (See “Making the first recording” on page 40.)
If the input source signal is too loud, the OL (overload)
indicator lights.
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3 – Names and Functions of Parts
6 INPUT B switch
Set this according to the signal source input through
the INPUT B — MIC B connector or LINE B jack on
the rear panel. Set it to MIC/LINE when connecting
a microphone or line level signal. Set it to INTERNAL
MIC B when using built-in MIC B.
7 BOUNCE button
Press this button to switch between
and
BOUNCE
modes.
MULTITRACK
8 MIXDOWN/MASTERING button
Press this button to switch between
MIXDOWN
In
•
to
In
•
MASTERING
or to return to
In
•
to
NOTE
A pop-up appears when the mode changes.
and
MASTERING
MULTITRACK
MIXDOWN
MIXDOWN
MASTERING
MULTITRACK
mode.
mode, press this button to switch to
mode if there is a stereo master track
MULTITRACK
mode, press this button to return
mode, press this button to switch
mode.
MULTITRACK
modes.
mode if not.
,
9 REVERB button
Press to open the
you can adjust reverb parameters. (See “Reverb” on
page 53.)
REVERB SETTING
screen where
0 PHONES LEVEL knob
Use this to adjust the headphones output volume.
qEQ button
Press to open the
you can adjust track EQ parameters. (See “Track EQ
(equalizer)” on page 53.)
After opening the
button, press F1 (INPUT) to open the
screen where you can adjust input EQ parameters. (See
“Using input EQ” on page 39.)
EQ SETTING
EQ SETTING
screen where
screen with this
INPUT EQ
wEQ HIGH/EQ LOW knobs
Use EQ HIGH knob to adjust high-frequency gain on
EQ setting screens, including the
INPUT EQ
Use EQ LOW knob to adjust the low-frequency gain
on EQ setting screens, including the
INPUT EQ
and
MASTERING EQ
and
MASTERING EQ
EQ SETTING
screens.
EQ SETTING
screens.
,
,
e Display
This shows various types of operation information.
r Function buttons
The functions of these buttons depend on the screen
currently displayed. The current function assignments
are shown at the bottom of the screen.
NOTE
For convenience, the four function buttons are referred to
in order from the left as F1, F2, F3 and F4 in this manual.
t REVERB knobs (TRACK 1–TRACK 8)
Use to adjust the level (volume) sent to the reverb
effect of the track’s playback signal or the input signal
assigned to that track.
y PAN knobs (TRACK 1–TRACK 8)
Use to adjust the stereo position of the track’s playback
signal or the input signal assigned to that track. (See
“Stereo position (panning)” on page 53.)
u REC buttons/indicators (TRACK 1–TRACK 8)
Use to arm a track for recording (turn recording
ON/OFF). To monitor a track’s input sound through
headphones or a monitoring system, press that track’s
REC button. When the track is armed for recording
(REC button ON), the REC indicator blinks when the
unit is stopped and lights when recording.
On the
to change the assignment.s
On the
mute and unmute the tracks.
Press these buttons when the
open to select tracks.
INPUT ASSIGN
TRACK MUTE
screen, press these buttons
screen, press these buttons to
TRACK EQ
screen is
iTrack faders (TRACK 1–TRACK 8)
Use to adjust the monitoring level of the track’s
playback signal or the input signal assigned to the
track. (See “Levels and balance” on page 53.)
o CD button
Press this to open the
CD MENU
screen.
p MENU button
Press this to open the
MENU
screen.
a HOME button
Press this to open the Home Screen.
When the unit is stopped and the Home Screen is
open, use this button to move between the time
counter divisions. (See “Direct locate function” on page
44.)
s DATA wheel
Use this to change parameter values and select items
when using menus.
d METRONOME button
Press this to open the
“Metronome” on page 59.)
METRONOME
screen. (See
f TUNER button
Press this to open the
page 59.)
TUNER
screen. (See “Tuner” on
g MIC A
This built-in omnidirectional microphone becomes the
input source for INPUT A when set to INTERNAL MIC
A.
When using the tuner, use this built-in microphone to
input the sound of the instrument being tuned.
h MASTER fader
Use to adjust the stereo signal level output from the
LINE OUT jacks and PHONES jack. Use also to adjust
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3 – Names and Functions of Parts
the recording level when bouncing or mixing down
tracks.
j MUTE button
Press to open the
tracks” on page 54.)
TRACK MUTE
screen. (See “Muting
k STOP (ª) button
Press to stop playback, recording and searching
forward/backward.
Press at the same time as you press the REW (Ô) (TO
ZERO) button or F FWD () (TO LAST REC) button
to locate the beginning of the song (ZERO point) or
the last position that recording started (last recording
position). (See “Locate and search functions” on page
44.)
lPLAY (Á) button/indicator
Press this button to start playback.
To start recording, press and hold the RECORD (–)
button and press this button. During recording, press
this button to stop recording and start playback (punch
out).
During playback or recording, this indicator lights.
;MIC B
This built-in omnidirectional microphone becomes the
input source for INPUT B when set to INTERNAL MIC
B.
This built-in microphone does not function when
using the tuner.
zRECORD (º) button/indicator
To start recording, press and hold this button and
press the PLAY (Á) button. During recording, this
indicator lights.
During playback, if you press this button when a track
REC indicator is blinking, recording to that track will
begin (punch in). (See “Automatically punching in and
out” on page 48.)
xVarious function buttons
cREPEAT button
Press to turn repeat playback mode ON and OFF.
(See “repeat playback” on page 46.)
v LOCATE LIST [LOCATE SET] button
Press this to open the
current song does not contain any location marks,
press this to open the
LOCATE LIST
I/O SETTING
screen. If the
screen.
Press and hold this button to add a mark at the current
location.
b AUTO PUNCH button
Press to turn the auto punch mode ON and OFF.
When auto punch mode is active, appears on
the screen. (See “Automatically punching in and out”
on page 48.)
n UNDO/REDO [HISTORY] button/indicator
Press this button to undo the immediately previous
action (single undo) or cancel a single undo (redo). (See
“Undoing an operation” on page 41.)
After a single undo or multi-undo, the UNDO/REDO
indicator lights, showing that and operation has been
undone.
Press and hold this button to open the
screen where you can view the recording and editing
history and also conduct multi-undo operations.
HISTORY
m REW (Ô) (TO ZERO) button
When stopped, press this button to search backwards.
Press it repeatedly to change the speed from 10x to
50x, 100x and 1000x.
During playback, press this button to search backward
while pressing.
Press and hold the STOP (ª) button and press this
button to locate to the beginning of the song (ZERO
point =
functions” on page 44.)
00:00:00:00
). (See “Locate and search
, F FWD () (TO LAST REC) button
When stopped, press this button to search forward.
Press it repeatedly to change the speed from 10x to
50x, 100x and 1000x.
During playback, press this button to search forward
while pressing.
Press and hold the STOP (ª) button and press this
button to locate to the last position that recording
started (TO LAST REC). (See “Locate and search
functions” on page 44.)
. IN [SET IN] button
Press this button to locate to the IN point.
Press and hold this button to set the playback position
at that moment as the IN point.
/ OUT [SET OUT] button
Press this button to locate to the OUT point.
Press and hold this button to set the playback position
at that moment as the OUT point.
! TO [SET TO] button
Press this button to locate to the TO point.
Press and hold this button to set the playback position
at that moment as the TO point.
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Rear panel
@ STANDBY/ON button
When the power is in standby, press this button to
turn it ON. When ON, press and hold this button to put
the power into standby. (See “Startup & shutdown” on
page 32.)
# DC IN 12V jack
Connect the dedicated AC adaptor (PS-1225L).
$ PHONES jack (stereo mini jack)
Connect headphones. Use the PHONES LEVEL knob
on the top panel to adjust the volume.
% LINE OUT jacks (unbalanced RCA)
Use these to connect a monitoring system (powered
speakers or an amplifier with speakers).
^ INPUT B connector (balanced XLR)
This is an input source when the INPUT B switch on
the top panel is set to MIC/LINE.
This is an XLR-type mic/line input jack.
You can also connect a condenser microphone that
requires phantom power.
(1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
NOTE
Do not input signals into both the XLR and standard jacks
at the same time.
& INPUT B jack (balanced TRS standard jack)
This is an input source when the INPUT B switch on
the top panel is set to MIC/LINE.
You can input a line-level signal (balanced/
unbalanced) or mic signal (balanced/unbalanced).
* INPUT A jack (balanced TRS standard jack)
This is an input source when the INPUT A switch on
the top panel is set to MIC/LINE or GU ITAR .
You can input a guitar/line-level signal (balanced/
unbalanced) or mic signal (balanced/unbalanced).
( INPUT A connector (balanced XLR)
This is an input source when the INPUT A switch on
the top panel is set to MIC/LINE.
This is an XLR-type mic/line input jack.
You can also connect a condenser microphone that
requires phantom power.
(1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
NOTE
Do not input signals into both the XLR and standard jacks
at the same time.
) REMOTE jack (2.5-mm TS jack)
Connect a TASCAM RC-3F foot switch (sold separately)
to allow a variety of remote control operations,
including punch in/out (start and stop recording).
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Left side panel
3 – Names and Functions of Parts
Q Kensington lock attachment hole
W SD card slot/USB connector cover
E USB port
Use a USB2.0-compliant mini-B cable to connect the
unit with a computer to share files with the computer,
including importing and exporting, as well as backing
up song files. (See “Connecting with a computer” on
page 65.) (No USB cable is supplied with this unit.
Please use one at hand or purchase one is necessary.)
Right side panel
R SD card slot
Insert the SD card into this slot.
T Disc tray
Press the F2 (ø) button when the CD screen is shown
to open the disc tray to insert or remove a disc.
Push the disc tray until it clicks shut to close it.
Y Access indicator
This lights when the unit is accessing the disc.
U Eject button
Press to open and close the disc tray when the CD
screen is shown.
I Emergency eject button
If the disc tray will not open, press the button inside
this hole to forcibly open the disc tray.
CAUTION
Do not use this button at any time other than an
emergency. Before using this, set the power to S TAND BY
and disconnect the AC adaptor.
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Bottom panel
O Cord holder
Wrap the cord of the included TASCAM PS-1225L
AC adaptor around this to prevent the plug from
becoming disconnected accidentally.
P GROUND connector
Depending on the use environment, you might
hear noise when monitoring. If this occurs, use this
connector to ground the unit. (Please prepare the
necessary wiring yourself.)
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