Teac DP-32 User Manual

DP-32

Digital Portastudio

OWNER'S MANUAL

D01175120A

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

For European Customers

Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment

(a) All electrical and electronic equipment should be

disposed of separately from the municipal waste

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 alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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.

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.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO 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 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.

(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.

For Canada

THIS CLASS A DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.CET

APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME A LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.

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.

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.

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Model number ______________________________

Serial number ______________________________

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1 Read these instructions.

2 Keep these instructions.

3 Heed all warnings.

4 Follow all instructions.

5 Do not use this apparatus near water.

6 Clean only with dry cloth.

7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized

or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on

or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

table specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power

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from the AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON position.

The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the

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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.

If you are experiencing problems with this product,

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contact TEAC for a service referral. Do not use the product until it has been repaired.

CAUTION

Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.

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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 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.

If the product uses batteries (including a battery pack

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or ooinstalled batteries), they should not be exposed to sunshine, fire or excessive heat.

CAUTION for products that use replaceable lithium

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batteries: oothere is danger of explosion if a battery is replaced with an incorrect type of battery. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

WORNING

Products with Class ! construction are equipped with a power supply cord that has a grounding plug. The cord of such a product must be plugged into an AC outlet that has a protective grounding connection.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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Safety Information

CAUTIONS ABOUT LASER RADIATION

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.

For USA

Optical pickup

Type : SW651L Manufacturer : Hitachi Media Electronics Co., Ltd. Laser output : Less than 95mW on the objective lens Wavelength : 785 nm (Typ.) Standard : IEC60825-1: 2007

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.

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Table of Contents

1 – Introduction ..............................................8

Features .................................................................................. 8

Items included with the product .................................. 8

Conventions used in this manual .................................. 8

Intellectual property rights ............................................. 9

Precautions for placement and use ..............................9

Beware of condensation ...................................................9

Cleaning the unit.................................................................9

About SD cards .................................................................... 9

Precautions for use ....................................................10

About CDs (Compact Discs) ..........................................10

Precautions for use ....................................................10

About CD-R and CD-RW discs ................................10

2 - Quick Guide .............................................. 11

Playback and mixing ........................................................11

Preparation ...................................................................11

Listening to the demo song ...................................12

Recording and mastering ..............................................13

Creating a new song .................................................13

Connecting and setting the input sources .......14

Setting the guitar as the recording source for

TRACK 1..........................................................................14

Adjusting and monitoring the input level ........14

Recording a guitar to TRACK 1 ..............................15

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 recording ..............................................18

Creating an audio CD with the master file ...............19

Inserting a CD ..............................................................19

Writing to a CD-R/CD-RW ........................................20

Ejecting a CD ................................................................21

Shutting down ...................................................................21

3 – Names and Functions of Parts ...............22

Top panel .............................................................................22

Front panel ..........................................................................26

Rear panel ............................................................................27

Home screen .......................................................................28

Menu structure ..................................................................29

Navigating screens ...........................................................30

Function button assignments .....................30

Navigation examples ................................................30

4 – Preparation ..............................................31

Inserting and removing SD cards ................................31

Inserting an SD card ..................................................31

Removing the card ....................................................31

About write-protected SD cards ...........................31

Powering the unit .............................................................31

Starting up & shutting down ........................................32

Starting up the unit ...................................................32

Shutting down ............................................................32

Setting the date and time ..............................................33

Preparing an SD card for use.........................................33

Recorder modes ................................................................33

Connecting other equipment ......................................34

Front panel ...................................................................34

Rear panel .....................................................................34

Adjusting the display .......................................................34

5 - Song Management ..................................35

Editing names.....................................................................35

Loading a song ..................................................................35

Creating a new song ........................................................35

Saving a song .....................................................................36

Viewing song information .............................................37

Copying songs ...................................................................37

Erasing songs ......................................................................37

Protecting songs ...............................................................38

Deleting unnecessary audio data from a song ......38

Changing a song name ...................................................39

6 - Basic Recording........................................40

Selecting the input sources ...........................................40

Assigning inputs ................................................................40

Setting the track type ...............................................40

Assigning inputs to mono tracks ..........................40

Assigning inputs to stereo tracks .........................41

Assigning inputs to a stereo bus ..........................41

Checking assignments .............................................41

Canceling assignments ............................................41

Using phantom power ....................................................41

Monitoring...........................................................................42

Monitor selection .......................................................42

OL indicators and level meters .....................................42

Peak hold display .......................................................43

Mixer screen settings .......................................................43

Using the input equalizer ........................................43

DIGITAL TRIM setting (track only) .........................44

Sending signals to internal/external effects .....44

Enabling insert effects ..............................................44

Setting the stereo position .....................................44

Changing the signal phase .....................................45

Checking the fader level ..........................................45

Setting levels sent to stereo buses ......................45

Solo ........................................................................................45

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Muting tracks ......................................................................45

Rehearsing a recording ...................................................45

Making the first recording .............................................46

Multitrack recording ........................................................46

Arming tracks for recording ...................................46

Adjusting track pan and level settings ...............46

Input selection and assignment ...........................47

Setting input levels ....................................................47

Recording ......................................................................47

Undoing an operation .....................................................47

Undo feature settings ...............................................47

Undoing the last operation (single undo) .........47

Undoing older operations (multiple undo) ......48

7 - Recorder Functions ..................................49

Punching in and out ........................................................49

Using a footswitch to punch in/out .....................49

Setting the footswitch ..............................................49

Bouncing tracks .................................................................50

Using the bounce function .....................................50

Checking the bounce result ...................................50

Direct location function ..................................................50

Locating a specified time directly ........................51

Locating a specified bar/beat directly ................51

Location marks ...................................................................51

Setting a location mark ............................................51

Skipping to location marks .....................................51

Deleting a location mark .........................................51

Returning to zero or the last recording position ...52

Fast forwarding and rewinding....................................52

Cueing with the JOG/DATA dial ...................................52

Jogging while viewing a waveform .....................52

Jogging while listening to audio ..........................52

Repeat playback ................................................................53

Setting IN/OUT points ..............................................53

Using repeat playback ..............................................53

Jumpback playback..........................................................53

Previewing cue points .....................................................54

Automatic punching in and out ..................................54

Setting punch-in/out points ..................................54

Checking punch-in/out points ..............................55

Rehearsing with automatic punching ................55

Recording with automatic punching ..................55

Checking takes ............................................................55

Virtual tracks .......................................................................56

Recording to virtual tracks ......................................56

Assigning virtual tracks ............................................56

8 - Track Editing ............................................57

Overview of track editing ...............................................57

Editing points ..............................................................57

Basic editing procedures .........................................57

Explanation of items .................................................57

COPY/PASTE ........................................................................58

COPY/INSERT ......................................................................58

MOVE/PASTE .......................................................................59

MOVE/INSERT .....................................................................59

OPEN (Insert Silence) .......................................................59

CUT (Remove Part) ............................................................59

SILENCE (Erase Part) .........................................................60

CLONE TRACK (duplicate track) ....................................60

CLEAN OUT (delete track) ..............................................60

9 - Using Internal Effects .............................. 61

Dynamic effects .................................................................61

Inserting a dynamic effect ......................................61

Adjusting dynamic effects ......................................61

Guitar effects ......................................................................62

Inserting a guitar effect............................................62

Adjusting guitar effects............................................62

Loading guitar effect settings ...............................62

Saving guitar effects in the library .......................62

Send effects .........................................................................63

Using send effects ......................................................63

Adjusting send effects ..............................................63

Loading send effect settings ..................................63

Saving send effects in the library .........................63

10 - Mixing Down and Mastering Songs .....64

Mixing down tracks ..........................................................64

Levels and balance ....................................................64

Fader group ..................................................................64

Stereo position (panning) .......................................64

Track equalizer ............................................................64

Send effects ..................................................................65

Creating a master file .......................................................65

Setting the start and end points ...........................65

Creating a master file ................................................65

Exiting Mixdown mode ............................................66

Checking the master file .................................................66

Ending master file checking ...................................66

Using the mastering tools ..............................................66

Mastering procedures ..............................................67

Using the mastering equalizer ..............................67

Using mastering compression ...............................68

Using normalize ..........................................................69

Checking the noise shaper (noise shaped

dithering) ......................................................................69

Exiting Mastering mode ..........................................69

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11 - Various Other Functions ........................70

Metronome .........................................................................70

MIDI Sync .............................................................................70

MIDI remote control .........................................................71

Tuner function ....................................................................71

PREFERENCE menu settings ..........................................72

Setting automatic power saving ..........................72

Setting automatic monitoring...............................72

Setting the song name format ..............................72

Restoring the initial preference settings ..................73

Viewing information ........................................................73

12 - SD Card Management ............................ 74

Quick formatting an SD card .........................................74

Full formatting an SD card .............................................75

13 - Exchanging Data with a Computer .......76

Operating system requirements ..................................76

Connecting to a computer ............................................76

Disconnecting .............................................................77

Track import and export .................................................78

Importing tracks .........................................................78

Exporting tracks ..........................................................79

Deleting files from the AudioDepot folder ..............79

Ratings ..................................................................................93

Input/output ratings ........................................................93

Analog audio input/output ratings .....................93

Control input/output ratings .................................93

Audio performance ..........................................................93

Operating requirements .................................................93

Dimensional drawings ....................................................94

General..................................................................................94

Block diagram .....................................................................95

Level diagram .....................................................................96

18 – Appendix ...............................................97

MIDI Control Change message ....................................97

Mixer control change parameters ........................97

MIDI Program Change message ..................................98

Dynamic effects ..........................................................98

Preset libraries of the send effects .......................98

Preset libraries of the guitar effects .....................98

MIDI Implementation Chart ...................................99

Bit-map array of MMC commands ........................... 100

14 - Using CDs ................................................80

Using the CD drive ............................................................80

Preparations before using CDs with this unit ..80

Compatible CD types ................................................80

Loading and ejecting CDs ..............................................80

Loading a CD................................................................81

Ejecting a CD ................................................................81

Forcing disc ejection .................................................82

Playing back an audio CD ..............................................82

Creating an audio CD ......................................................82

Using Disc At Once ....................................................83

Using Track At Once ..................................................84

Using LIVE WRITER .....................................................85

Finalizing a CD .............................................................86

Importing songs from audio CDs ................................86

Erasing a CD-RW ................................................................87

Media Compatibility Table .............................................87

15 – Troubleshooting....................................88

16 – Messages ...............................................89

General messages .............................................................89

CD mode messages ..........................................................91

CD-related error messages ............................................92

17 – Specifications ........................................93

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1 – Introduction

Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM DP-32 Digital Multitrack Recorder.

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 website (http://tascam.com/).

Features

This unit uses SD cards for multitrack recording of up to 8 tracks and playback of up to 32 tracks simultaneously. Multiple tracks can be mixed down to a stereo master file using the built-in mixer functions.

Master files 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, you can copy tracks and master files, and back up song files to a computer.

32-track Digital Multitrack Recorder uses SD cards as

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recording media and includes a CD drive Supports SDHC standard for high-capacity SD cards of

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up to 32GB Multitrack recorder functions include simultaneous

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8-track recording and 32-track playback (44.1/48kHz, 16/24-bit)

Stereo/mono track type selection function makes

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changing track allocation easy 20 track faders and 1 master fader for level adjustment

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(all 45 mm) Each track has independent SELECT and REC buttons

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+48V phantom power supported mic input

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8 balanced mic/line inputs (XLR/TRS combo jacks)

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INPUT H supports high-impedance guitar input (6.3mm

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(1/4") phone jack) Large TFT color display with excellent visibility (3.5-inch)

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Independent 3-band equalizers for each input and

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playback track Mixing down to a dedicated master file possible

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Mastering effects that can be used during mix downs

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of master files Reverb and various other effects that can be adjusted

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independently for each playback track Automatic punch in/out

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Track bouncing

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COPY INSERT, COPY PASTE, MOVE INSERT, MOVE PASTE,

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OPEN, CUT, SILENCE, CLONE TRACK and CLEAN OUT track editing functions

Undo and redo functions, including 10-level history

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setting option Location to marks

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Tuner and metronome

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Audio CDs can be created from mixed-down master

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files, and tracks on audio CDs can be played back and imported

Song data and WAVE files can be copied and backed up

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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 a TASCAM RC-3F footswitch (sold separately)

Items included with the product

The DP-32 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

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AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-1225L) ............................................1

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Power cord for AC adaptor ...................................................... 1

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SD memory card (inserted into the unit) ........................... 1

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USB cable (80cm) ........................................................................1

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Warranty card ............................................................................... 1

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Owner's Manual (this manual)................................................ 1

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CAUTION

Never use any AC adaptor or power cord other than the supplied TASCAM PS-1225L AC adaptor and AC adaptor power cord. Moreover, do not use the supplied AC adaptor and AC adaptor power cord with other equipment. Doing so could cause malfunction, fire or electric shock.

Conventions used in this manual

Conventions used in this manual are as follows.

Names of buttons, controls, etc. of this unit appear like

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this: MENU. Text displayed on the LCD display appears like this:

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The four buttons beneath the LCD display (F1 to F4)

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are function buttons. The functions displayed at the bottom of each screen are sometimes shown after the button names in parentheses.

Example: F1 (

"SD memory card" is abbreviated as "SD card".

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CD-DA format is sometimes called audio CD format.

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Moreover, a CD recorded with audio CD format tracks is sometimes called an audio CD.

An unused CD-R/CD-RW or a completely erased CD-RW

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may be mentioned as a blank CD. Text displayed on a computer monitor appears like this: OK.

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TIMELINE

) button, F4 (t) button.

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Additional information is introduced in the following

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styles when needed: TIP, NOTE, and CAUTION.

TIP

Useful hints when using the unit.

NOTE

Explanation of actions in special situations, supplementary explanations, etc.

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.

1 – Introduction

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 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.

Any data, including, but not limited to information, described herein are intended only as illustrations of such data and/or information and not as the specifications for such data and/or information. TEAC Corporation disclaims any warranty that any use of such data and/or information shall be free from infringement of any third party's intellectual property rights or other proprietary rights, and further, assumes no liability of whatsoever nature in the event of any such infringement, or arising from or connected with or related to the use of such data and/or information.

This product is designed to help you record and reproduce sound works to which you own the copyright, or where you have obtained permission from the copyright holder or the rightful licensor. Please use the product appropriately.

Under no circumstances will TEAC Corporation be responsible for the consequences of any illegal copying performed using the recorder.

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 thinner and alcohol. This could damage the surface or change the color of the unit.

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 website (http://tascam.com/). Use of cards that have not been verified for use with this unit could result in the unit not functioning properly.

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1 – Introduction

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.

About CDs (Compact Discs)

In addition to audio CDs, this unit can play CD-R and CDRW discs on which audio CD (CD-DA) format files are recorded. The unit can also play 8cm CDs.

Precautions for use

Use only CD, CD-R and CD-RW discs that bear the

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following logos.

CD-R

CD-RW

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. Do not use non-

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circular promotional, etc. discs.

Some record companies sell copy-protected discs or

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copy-controlled discs that may not play back correctly in this unit. Since such discs may not conform with the CD standard, do not use them in this unit.

If you experience problems with such non-standard

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discs, you should contact the producers of the disc.

About CD-R and CD-RW discs

CD-R discs can be recorded only once. Tracks (songs) recorded in such discs cannot be deleted. 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.

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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benzine, paint thinner or other chemical agents to clean CDs. This could damage the delicate playing surface and 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

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2 - Quick Guide

Playback and mixing

In this section, we will play back the demo song on the included SD card.

When this unit is purchased new, an SD card with the demo song on it is already inserted in the unit, but we will start by explaining how to insert an SD card using the procedures below.

Preparation

1. Insert the included SD card into the SD card slot on the rear panel. Be careful not to forcibly insert the card in the wrong direction. Doing so could damage the SD card slot or the SD card.

2. Connect the supplied AC adaptor (TASCAM PS1225L) to the DC IN 12V jack on the rear panel.

CAUTION

Never use any AC adaptor or power cord other than the supplied TASCAM PS-1225L AC adaptor and its power cord. Use of a different adaptor or cord could cause malfunction, fire or electric shock.

3. Connect headphones to the PHONES jack on the front panel.

Headphones

ヘッドホン

4. Press and hold the STANDBY/ON button for a few seconds on the rear panel to turn the power ON. When the unit starts, the Home screen opens on the display.

TASCAM

PS-1225L

DC plug

AC outlet

The bottom panel has a hook (cord holder) that can be used to hold the AC adaptor cord in place. Wrap the cord around this hook to prevent it from being disconnected during use.

Start-up screen

Home screen

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CAUTION

Do not remove or insert an SD card when the power

•

is ON. Always turn the power off (put in standby) before removing or inserting an SD card.

When the power is ON, do not disconnect the power

•

cord or otherwise interrupt the power to the unit. Doing so will cause all settings made since the last time you saved to be lost. If the power is interrupted while an SD card is being accessed, all recorded songs and data on the card could be damaged beyond recovery.

Before turning the power ON, minimize the

•

headphones volume and the volume on any monitoring system connected to this unit.

5. Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b) buttons to select

LOAD

, and then press the F4 (t)

button.

The

SONG LOAD

pop-up window appears.

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By connecting an amplifier or powered speakers to the

MONITOR OUT jacks, you can monitor using speakers.

Listening to the demo song

The included SD card in the unit contains a demo song. We will use this demo song to practice listening to and mixing a recording.

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

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

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

The

SONG LIST

screen.

screen opens.

SONG

, and then

6. Press the F2 (

YES

) button to load the demo song.

The demo song is loaded and the window closes, but the

SONG LIST

screen remains open.

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

8. Press the PLAY (7) button, and raise the levels of the track and STEREO faders and the MONITOR LEVEL knob to listen to the demo song.

The STEREO fader adjusts the overall volume of the mixer output. When the STEREO fader is at 0dB the overall level is neither increased nor decreased.

Use the track faders to adjust the balance of the tracks.

Use the MONITOR LEVEL knob to adjust the final monitoring volume.

9. Press the MIXER button to open the

Mixer

screen.

4. Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b)

buttons to select

DEMO SONG

, and then press the

F4 (t) button to open a menu list.

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10. Press a SOURCE buttons to select an input (A-H) or press a SELECT button to select a track to be set. Then use the PAN knob to set the stereo position of that input or track. Repeat for other inputs and tracks.

2 - Quick Guide

TIP

Press the STOP (8) and REW (m) buttons at the

•

same time to use the TO ZERO function to return to the beginning of the song (ZERO point).

If you press the wrong button and open a different screen,

•

you can press the HOME button to return to the Home screen at any time.

Recording and mastering

In this section we will practice multitrack recording.

Here we will explain how to connect electric guitars to INPUT H and external microphones to INPUT B.

In the following example, we will explain how to record an electric guitar rhythm part to track 1 and a lead guitar part to track 2. Then, we will use an external microphone to record vocals to track 3. Finally, we will mix down the tracks to stereo.

We will assume that you have already followed the instructions in the previous section, and that you have connected headphones or other monitoring equipment, started the unit and inserted an SD card.

Creating a new song

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

screen.

3. Press the F4 (t) button to open the menu list and then use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b) buttons to select

4. Press the F4 (t) button to open the

CREATE

SONG CREATE

pop-up window.

The created song is given the name

SONG_0002

5. Change the name (title) of the song if necessary in the

Name

item. (See "Editing names" on page 35.)

6. Use the CURSOR (5/b) buttons to move the cursor (highlighted blue) to select

(sampling frequency), and then use the JOG/

Bit

(bit rate) or

DATA dial to set it as desired.

2. Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b/g/t)

buttons to select (highlight green)

SONG

, and then

press the F4 (t) button.

The

SONG LIST

screen opens.

NOTE

Standard audio CDs are 16-bit, 44.1kHz format.

If you make an audio CD using songs with different setting combinations, they will automatically be converted to 16bit, 44.1kHz format. The master file itself, however, will not be converted (the original settings are retained).

7. Press the F2 (

YES

) button.

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

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

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Connecting and setting the input sources

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

Guitar

2. Set the LINE-GUITAR switch on the rear panel to GU ITAR .

Setting the guitar as the recording source for TRACK 1

When you press the ASSIGN button to open the Assign screen, the default screen setting for the recording source is A (INPUT A) for TRACK 1, B (INPUT B) for TRACK 2, C (INPUT C) for TRACK 3, and so on for tracks 4 to 8 (D to H). (See "Assigning inputs" on page 40.)

Since initially INPUT H is set only as the recording source for TRACK 8, you must change the TRACK 1 recording source.

Follow these procedures to change the recording source of TRACK 1.

1. Press the ASSIGN button to open the Assign screen.

2. Use the CURSOR (5/b/g/t) buttons or press

the SELECT button for TRACK 1 to move the cursor (frame) on the Assign screen with

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

TRACK 1

The GUITAR indicator lights.

GUITAR indicator

Now the guitar is the input source for INPUT H.

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When connecting an electric-acoustic guitar with a built-in preamp or an active-type electric guitar, or when using an effects pedal, for example, between the guitar and this unit, set the LINE-GUITAR switch to LINE on the rear panel.

Adjusting and monitoring the input level

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

2. Press the REC button for TRACK 1.

The REC button flashes and the unit enters recording standby.

3. Use the TRIM knob for INPUT H to adjust the guitar input level. Set the TRIM knob so that the OL indicator for INPUT H does not light even when the loudest sound to be recorded is input.

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If the OL indicator continues to light even when the TRIM knob is turned down, the guitar signal itself is

too loud. In this case, lower the output level on the guitar.

OL indicator

When you play the guitar, level meter 1 (TRACK 1) shows the input level on the display.

When you raise the fader for TRACK 1, the STEREO fader and the MONITOR LEVEL knob, you will be able hear the sound of the guitar through the headphones (or monitoring system), and the L and R level meters will move.

NOTE

You can use the PAN knob for TRACK 1 on the Mixer screen

•

to set the stereo position for monitoring. If the REC button for TRACK 1 is not lit, you will not be able

•

to hear the guitar sound that is being input.

Recording a guitar to TRACK 1

1. Press the RECORD (0) button to start recording

and play the guitar.

The REC button for TRACK 1 stops flashing and lights steadily when recording.

2. After you finish your performance, press the STOP

(8) button to stop recording.

The recorded file is saved in the folder of the currently loaded song.

3. Press the REC button for TRACK 1 so the REC button becomes unlit.

Playing back the recording

1. To return to the beginning of the song (ZERO

point), press and hold the STOP (8) button and press the REW (m) (TO ZERO) button.

2. Press the PLAY (7) button to play back the

recording on TRACK 1.

3. Use the fader for TRACK 1 and the STEREO fader to adjust the playback monitoring level. Use the MONITOR LEVEL knob to adjust the final monitoring volume.

TIP

Use the PAN knob for TRACK 1 on the Mixer screen to set the stereo position of the track signal.

Recording a guitar to TRACK 2

Next, you can listen to the rhythm guitar on TRACK 1 as you play the lead guitar part and record it on TRACK 2.

Follow these procedures to change the recording source of TRACK 2.

1. Press the ASSIGN button to open the Assign screen.

We want to record the lead guitar sound from INPUT H to TRACK 2, but INPUT B is assigned to TRACK 2 by default.

2. Use the CURSOR (5/b/g/t) buttons or press the SELECT button for TRACK 2 to move the cursor (frame) on the Assign screen to

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

TRACK 2

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

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4. Press the REC button for TRACK 2.

Its REC indicator blinks and the unit enters recording standby.

When you play the guitar, the input level is shown by the

level meter (TRACK 2).

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

5. Return to the beginning of the song (ZERO point) and start playback of the recorded rhythm guitar to practice the lead guitar part along with the recording.

Raise the fader for TRACK 2 to hear the input guitar signal along with the TRACK 1 playback signal through your headphones or monitoring system.

6. As necessary, use the TRACK 1, 2 and STEREO faders and MONITOR LEVEL knob to adjust the monitoring level and balance and the PAN knob to adjust the stereo positions.

7. Return to the beginning of the song, press the RECORD (0) button to start recording, and play the lead guitar part.

The RECORD (0) button lights red and the REC indicator for TRACK 2 stops flashing and stays lit while recording.

8. After you finish your performance, press the STOP (8) button to stop recording.

The recorded file is saved in the folder of the currently loaded song.

9. Press the REC button for TRACK 2 so the REC button becomes unlit.

4. Press the REC button for TRACK 3.

The REC indicator blinks and the unit enters recording standby.

5. Use the TRIM knob for INPUT B to adjust the input level suitably for the mic. Set the TRIM knob so that the OL indicator for INPUT B does not light even when the loudest sound to be recorded is input.

OL indicator

When you input a sound through an external microphone, the input level is shown by the 3 level meter.

Recording a vocal to TRACK 3

1. Press the ASSIGN button to open the Assign screen.

2. Use the CURSOR (5/b/g/t) buttons or press

the SELECT button for TRACK 3 to move the cursor (frame) on the Assign screen to

Use the JOG/DATA dial or press the SOURCE button for INPUT B to set the TRACK 3 recording source to

TRACK 3

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When you raise the fader for TRACK 3, the STEREO fader and the MONITOR LEVEL knob, you can hear the sound of the mic input through the headphones.

NOTE

If the OL indicator continues to light even when the TRIM knob is turned down, the mic signal itself is too loud. In this case, move the mic further away from the sound source or lower the volume of the sound source.

6. Return to the beginning of the song, start playback of the recorded rhythm and lead guitar parts, and practice singing along with the recording.

2 - Quick Guide

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, 2, 3 and STEREO faders and the MONITOR LEVEL knob to adjust the monitoring level and balance and the PAN knob to adjust the stereo positions.

8. Return to the beginning of the song, press the RECORD (0) button to start recording, and then sing along with the recording.

The RECORD (0) button lights red, and the REC indicator for TRACK 3 stops flashing and stays lit while recording.

9. After you finish your performance, press the STOP (8) button to stop recording.

The recorded file is saved in the folder of the currently loaded song.

10. Press the REC button for TRACK 3 so that the REC button becomes unlit.

Mixing the tracks

Once you have finished your recording, you are ready to mix down and create a master file.

1. Use the faders for TRACKS 1 to 3 to balance their levels. Use the STEREO fader to adjust the overall level.

2. Press the MIXER button to open the Mixer screen.

Press the SELECT buttons for TRACKS 1 to 3 to select the track to be adjusted and then use the PAN knob to set its stereo position.

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You can also press and hold the MARK SET button and press the IN or OUT button to set the IN or OUT point when playback is stopped.

5. Press the MIXDOWN/MASTERING button.

The recorder switches to display returns to the Home screen.

NOTE

When in Mixdown mode, left of the Home screen.

6. Press the RECORD (0) button.

Master file recording starts.

Recording stops automatically when the OUT point is reached.

NOTE

The IN and OUT points must be at least 4 seconds apart.

•

If the interval is shorter than 4 seconds, the message

O Too Short

cannot switch to During recording, you can use the track faders to adjust

•

the levels of the tracks and the overall level. You can also use the equalizer or reverb effect while

•

recording a master file. (See "Send effects" on page 65 and "Track equalizer" on page 64)

You can mute unwanted tracks so that they are not

•

recorded to the master file. (See "Muting tracks" on page

45.)

will appear and the Recorder mode

Mixdown

mode.

mode and the

appears in the upper

3. Set the IN point.

The interval from the IN point to the OUT point will be used for the master file.

Play back the song, press and hold the MARK SET button and press the IN button at the point where you want to start the master file.

The position where you press the button is set as the IN point, which is where the mix down will start.

4. Set the OUT point.

Play back the song, press and hold the MARK SET button and press the OUT button where you want to end the master file.

The position where you press the button is set as the OUT point, which is where the mix down will end.

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Mastering a recording

You can adjust the sound or the master file to your liking. This process is called mastering.

Checking the master file

1. When in MASTERING button to open the MASTERING screen.

The recorder switches to display returns to the Home screen.

NOTE

When in Mastering mode,

•

upper left corner of the Home screen. If a master file does not exist, the recorder mode cannot

•

switch to If the recorder is in

•

MIXDOWN/MASTERING button to switch to mode, and then press the MIXDOWN/MASTERING button again to switch to

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

Mixdown

Mastering

mode, press the MIXDOWN/

Multi Track

Mastering

mode.

mode, press the

Mastering

mode and the

appears on the

Mixdown

mode.

Applying equalization

In this example, we will use the equalizer on the master file to reduce high frequencies and increase low frequencies slightly.

1. When in button to open the

Mastering

EQUALIZER

mode, press the F1 (EQ)

screen.

2. Turn the EQ HIGH GAIN knob left to lower the

HIGH GAIN

knob on the screen to "

reduces the high frequencies.

3. Next turn the EQ MID GAIN knob left to lower the

MID GAIN

to "

-2dB

". This reduces the mid

frequencies.

4. Next, turn the EQ LOW GAIN knob right to raise the

LOW GAIN

knob on the screen to "

increase the low frequencies.

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

-2dB

+6dB

". This

NOTE

Confirm that both the

•

OFF

. If either is set to ON, the sound heard will be affected

and

COMP

items are set to

by the equalizer and/or compressor. (See "Using the mastering equalizer" on page 67 and "Using mastering compression" on page 68.)

Mastering

•

mode, the STEREO fader cannot be

used to adjust the level.

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

7. Press the PLAY (7) button to listen to the master file with equalization.

Applying compression

Use the compressor on the master file to adjust the dynamics and loudness of the entire song.

1. When in button to open the

Mastering

COMP MULTI

mode, press the F2 (

screen.

COMP

)

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2. Press the F3 ( list.

3. Use the JOG/DATA dial to select (highlight blue) an item in the list and then press the F4 (t) button to load a suitable setting from the library.

The library list closes.

TIP

You can also adjust the parameters on the screen using the CURSOR keys and JOG/DATA dial. (See "Using mastering compression" on page 68.)

4. Press the F4 (

The

OFF

LIBRARY

) button to turn the compressor on.

icon changes to ON.

) button to open the library

COMP MULTI

Using the noise shaper

Use this function to reduce quantization distortion.

1. When in button to open the screen.

2. Press the F4 ( shaper to ON.

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

Re-recording the master file

Re-record the master file with equalization and compression applied to create a new master file.

1. When in button.

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

Mastering

NOISE SHAPED DITHERING

ON/OFF

Mastering

mode, press the F3 (

) button to set the noise

mode, press the RECORD (0)

NSD

)

5. Press the F1 (g) button to return to the Mastering

screen.

6. Press the PLAY (7) button on the Mastering screen

to listen to the master file with compression.

NOTE

If the EQ item is set to ON on the effect of the equalizer on the sound will also be heard.

Normalizing

Normalizing maximizes the volume of the master file without changing the dynamic range.

1. When in button to open the

2. Press the F2 ( normalization.

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

Mastering

YES

) button to perform the

EQUALIZER

mode, press the F4 (

NORMALIZE

screen.

screen, the

NORM

)

Creating an audio CD with the master file

You can use a master file that you have created to make an audio CD that can be played back by an ordinary CD player, for example.

Inserting a CD

1. When in to open the CD menu.

CAUTION

When in a mode other than

•

you cannot open the CD menu. In

Mixdown

MIXDOWN/MASTERING button repeatedly until you return to In

Bounce

switch to

Multi Track

Mastering

Multi Track

mode, press the BOUNCE button to

Multi Track

mode, press the CD button

Multi Track

mode, press the

mode.

mode,

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The disc tray will not open when only the Home

•

screen or when the CD menu or open.

2. Press the F3 (-) button or the disc tray eject

button on the front panel to open the tray slightly.

Pull the tray out until it opens completely as shown below.

screen is open. Open the disc tray

CD PLAY/IMPORT

screen is

Writing to a CD-R/CD-RW

When writing to a CD-R/CD-RW, the procedure differs between when you are choosing multiple master files and when you are choosing only one file.

In this example, we will select multiple master files to create a CD that can be played in ordinary CD players.

For details about writing to a CD-R/CD-RW, see "Creating an audio CD" on page 82.

1. When in to open the CD menu.

2. Place a blank CD (unused CD-R/CD-RW disc or a completely erased CD-RW) on the disc tray.

3. Use the JOG/DATA to select then press the F4 (t) button.

Multi Track

mode, press the CD button

MASTER WRITE

and

3. Hold the edge of the disc with the label side up and put it into the tray so that its central hole is on the round protrusion in the center of the tray, and then press the disc gently near the center to mount it on the tray.

NOTE

The disc will click into place and be level with the tray.

4. Push the tray to close it. The tray will click when shut.

This opens the

MASTER WRITE

screen and shows a

list of songs that have been recorded as master files.

4. Use the JOG/DATA dial to select (highlight blue) a song that you want to write to the CD-R/CD-RW, and then press the F2 (4) button.

A check mark 4 appears in the check box next to the song.

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NOTE

To remove the check mark 4 from a check box, press the F2 (4) button again while the song with the 4 is selected (highlighted blue).

5. Repeat step 4 above as necessary.

6. When you select all songs to be written, press the F4 (t) button to open the

WRITE SONG LIST

screen.

On this screen, you can change the order that the master files will be written to the CD-R/CD-RW and set the gaps between them. (For details about changing

2 - Quick Guide

the order and setting the gaps, see "Creating an audio CD" on page 82).

7. Press the F4 (t) button again and a confirmation

pop-up window will appear.

8. Press the F2 (

YES

) button to begin writing to the

CD-R/CD-RW.

9. When writing is complete, a message asking whether you want to write another CD-R/CD-RW with the same contents appears.

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 the display.

When the unit completes its automatic shutdown procedure, which includes keeping a record of various information about operations that have been performed until now, the power turns off (enters standby mode).

Always use the procedure above to turn the power off properly.

DIGITAL PORTASTUDIO

appears on

If you want to write the same contents to another CD-R/CD-RW, press the F2 (

To finish the procedure, press the F1 (

YES

) button.

Ejecting a CD

1. When in to open the CD menu.

CAUTION

The disc tray will not open when only the Home screen or

menu or

2. Press the F3 (-) button or the disc tray eject button on the front panel to open the tray slightly, and then pull the tray out until it opens completely.

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.

Multi Track

mode, press the CD button

screen is shown. Open the disc tray when the

CD PLAY/IMPORT

screen is open.

CAUTION

When the power is ON, do not disconnect the power cord or otherwise interrupt the power to the unit. Doing so will cause all settings made since the last time you saved to be lost. If the power is interrupted while an SD card is being accessed, all recorded songs and data on the card could be damaged beyond recovery.

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Top panel

1 GUITAR indicator

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

2 Display area

While viewing the screen, use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b/g/t) buttons to, for example,

return to the Home screen, open the assign input signals to tracks and change parameters for each input and track. (See page 26 for details.)

screen,

3 PHANTOM (+48V) buttons/indicators

Use these buttons to turn phantom power on/off for MIC/LINE INPUTS A-D and E-H on the rear panel.

The PHANTOM indicators light when phantom power is turned on for each set of inputs.

When the GUITAR indicator is lit, even if phantom (+48V) power is ON (indicator lit) for E-H, INPUT H will not receive phantom power.

CAUTION

Use the STEREO fader to lower the output volume

•

of the unit before turning phantom power on or off. Depending on the microphone, a loud noise could occur, possibly damaging equipment and harming people's hearing.

Do not connect or disconnect a microphone when

•

phantom power is turned on.

Turn phantom power 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 OL indicators (A-H)

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

5 TRIM knobs (A-H)

Use these knobs to adjust input levels. (See "Making the first recording" on page 46.)

6 SOURCE buttons/indicators

When you press one of these buttons, the corresponding input (INPUT A to H) is selected as the input source (and its button lights).

Operation of mixer controls and other functions affect the selected input.

These buttons are also used to assign input sources to tracks (see "Assigning inputs" on page 40).

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7 MUTE (solo) indicators

These indicators light when a track is muted or soloed. When the SOLO button is not lit, it indicates the track is muted. When the SOLO button is lit, it indicates the track is soloed.

8 REC buttons/indicators

Use these buttons to enable (arm) or disable recording for each track.

To monitor a track's input sound through headphones or a monitoring system, press the REC button for the corresponding track.

When recording is enabled for a track, the REC button flashes when the recorder is stopped, and lights during recording. (See "Making the first recording" on page 46 and "Multitrack recording" on page 46.)

9 SELECT buttons/indicators

When you press one of these buttons, the corresponding track (1 to 31/32) is selected as the current channel (its button lights).

The mixer and other functions affect the current channel.

These buttons are also used for the following purposes.

To assign an input source to a track (See "Assigning

•

inputs" on page 40.)

To assign effects to an input (See "Inserting a guitar

•

effect" on page 62.)

To select tracks in a fader group

•

0 TRACK faders (1–31/32)

Use these faders to adjust the monitoring level of each track's playback signal or input signal assigned to the track. (See "Levels and balance" on page 64.)

q Operation buttons

Use these buttons to activate/deactivate functions or make settings. (See pages 26-27 for details.)

w FADER GROUP button/indicator

Press to set a fader group.

The button lights when in use. (See "Fader group" on page 64.)

e STEREO SELECT button/indicator

When the Assign screen is open, you can press to move the cursor from the

STEREO BUS

stereo bus. (See "Assigning inputs to a stereo bus" on page 41.)

display area, and set the input for the

TRACK

display area to the

r STEREO fader

Use this fader to adjust the stereo signal level output from the STEREO OUT jacks and PHONES jack. Use this fader also to adjust the recording level when bouncing or mixing down tracks.

t REW (m) (TO ZERO) button

When stopped or playing back, press and hold this button to rewind. Rewinding is at a fixed 10x speed.

Press briefly to jump to the previous mark. Press and hold the STOP (8) button and press to

locate the beginning of the song ( = ZERO point). (See "Returning to zero or the last recording position" on page 52.)

00:00:00:00

y F FWD (,) (TO LAST REC) button

When stopped or playing back, press and hold this button to fast-forward. Fast-forwarding is at a fixed 10x speed.

Press briefly to jump to the next mark. Press and hold the STOP (8) button and press to

locate the last recording position (LAST REC point). (See "Returning to zero or the last recording position" on page 52.)

u STOP (8) button

Use this button to stop playback, recording and fastforwarding/rewinding. Press at the same time as you press the REW (m) (TO ZERO) button or F FWD (,) (TO LAST REC) button to locate the beginning of the song ( recording position (LAST REC point). (See "Returning to zero or the last recording position" on page 52.)

00:00:00:00

= ZERO point) or the last

i PLAY (7) button/indicator

Press to start playback.

During recording, press to stop recording and start playback (punch out).

During playback or recording, the PLAY (7) button lights.

o RECORD (0) button/indicator

Press to start recording.

This button lights during recording. During playback, if you press this button when a track REC button is flashing, recording to that track will begin (punch in). (See "Automatic punching in and out" on page 54.)

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p Color display

This 3.5-inch TFT display with 320x240 resolution shows various types of information.

NOTE

The display is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing technologies. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots. This is not a malfunction.

a GAIN (HIGH/MID/LOW) knobs

Use these knobs to adjust the equalizer gain of each band. (See "Using the input equalizer" on page 43.)

s FREQ (HIGH/MID/LOW) knobs

Use these knobs to adjust the center frequency of each equalizer band. (See "Using the input equalizer" on page 43.)

d Q knob

Use this knob to adjust the width of the MID equalizer band. (See "Using the input equalizer" on page 43.)

f EQUALIZER ON/OFF button

Use this button to turn the equalizer on and off. (See "Using the input equalizer" on page 43.)

g JOG/DATA dial

When the Home screen is open, you can use this dial for transport jog operations. (See "Cueing with the JOG/DATA dial" on page 52.)

Use this dial to change parameter values and select items when using menus.

h ASSIGN button/indicator

Use this button to set the track type for tracks 9/10– 31/32 and set (assign) the input (INPUT A to H) for each track. When you press this button, the Assign screen opens. The input signal of the assigned input source becomes the recording source. (See "Assigning inputs" on page 40.)

j MIXER button/indicator

Press to open the Mixer screen.

On this screen, you can adjust the settings for the selected input (INPUT A to H) or track (including GROUP) that is selected. (See "Bouncing tracks" on page 50.)

k DYNAMICS button/indicator

Pressing this button opens a screen to adjust the settings for the effects applied to the inputs (INPUT A to H). (See "Dynamic effects" on page 61.)

l EFFECT button/indicator

Pressing this button opens a screen to make adjustments to the effects. (See "Guitar effects" on page 62 and "Send effects" on page 63.)

; MENU button

Press to open the on page 29.)

screen. (See "Menu structure"

z HOME button

Press to open the Home screen. (See "Home screen" on page 28.)

x F1 to F4 (function) buttons

The functions of these buttons depend on the currently open screen. The functions currently assigned to the F1 to F4 buttons are shown at the bottom of the screen.

c PAN knob

Use this knob to adjust the stereo position of the track's playback signal or the input signal assigned to that track. (See "Stereo position (panning)" on page

64.)

v SEND EFF 1/EFF 2 knobs

Use these knobs to adjust the amount of track signal output to the EFFECT SENDS jacks.

Use the SEND EFF 1 knob also to adjust the amount of track signal sent to the internal effects. (See "Sending signals to internal/external effects" on page 44.)

b SEND MASTER 1/MASTER 2 knobs

Use these knobs to adjust the amount of master track signal output to the EFFECT SENDS jacks.

Use the SEND MASTER 1 knob also to adjust the amount of master track signal sent to the internal effects. (See "Sending signals to internal/external effects" on page 44.)

n CURSOR (5/b/g/t) buttons

Use these buttons to move the cursor on the screen.

m JOG PLAY button

Press to switch to Search mode.

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, SOLO button/indicator

Press to switch to Solo mode (the button lights). (See "Solo" on page 45.)

. MUTE button/indicator

Press to switch to Mute mode (the button lights). (See "Muting tracks" on page 45.)

/ TRACK EDIT button

Press to open the "Overview of track Editing" on page 57.)

TRACK EDIT

screen. (See

! VIRTUAL TRACK button/indicator

Press to open the "Virtual tracks" on page 56.)

VIRTUAL TRACK

screen. (See

@ BOUNCE button/indicator

Press to switch to Bounce recording mode (the button lights). (See "Bouncing tracks" on page 50.)

# MIXDOWN/MASTERING button/indicator

Press to cycle through the and

Mastering

available when there is a master track. (See "Mixing down tracks" on page 64, "Creating a master file" on page 65, "Checking the master file" on page 66 and "Using the mastering tools" on page 66.)

NOTE

The current mode is shown on the Home screen.

modes. Mastering mode is only

Multi Track, Mixdown

$ METRONOME button/indicator

Press to set the metronome.

The button flashes in time with the set tempo. (See "Metronome" on page 70.)

% UNDO/REDO button/indicator

Press to undo the immediately previous action (single undo) or to cancel the last undo (redo). (See "Undoing an operation" on page 47.)

After a single or multiple undo, the UNDO/REDO button lights, showing that an operation has been undone.

^ MONITOR SELECT button

Press to open the window on the Home screen. (See "Monitor selection" on page 42.)

MONITOR SELECT

pop-up

& MONITOR LEVEL knob

Use this knob to adjust the level of the signals output from the MONITOR OUT jacks.

3 – Names and Functions of Parts

* MARK SET button

During recording or playback, press to set a mark manually. (See "Setting a location mark" on page 51.)

( AUTO PUNCH button/indicator

Press to turn automatic punching on and off.

When auto punch is on, Home screen. (See "Automatic punching in and out" on page 54.)

) IN button

Press to locate the IN point.

Press and hold the MARK SET button and press to set the IN point.

Press and hold the JUMPBACK (PREVIEW) button and press this to start pre-roll playback up to the current position where it stops. (See "Previewing cue points" on page 54.)

Q REHEARSE button/indicator

Use this button to turn Rehearse mode on and off. In addition to auto punch in/out, you can also use the Rehearse mode for ordinary recording. (See "Rehearsing a recording" on page 45.)

W OUT button

Press to locate the OUT point.

Press and hold the MARK SET button and press to set the OUT point.

Press and hold the JUMPBACK (PREVIEW) button and press this to start post-roll playback from the current position for a set amount of time, then return to the current position and stop. (See "Previewing cue points" on page 54.)

E REPEAT button/indicator

Press to this button to turn Repeat Playback mode on and off. (See "Using repeat playback" on page 53.)

R JUMPBACK (PREVIEW) button

Press to rewind a set number of seconds from the current position and start playback. (See "Jumpback playback" on page 53.)

T CD button

Press to open the page 80.)

Auto Punch

menu. (See "14 – Using CDs" on

appears on the

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Front panel

Y PHONES jack

Use this standard stereo jack to connect stereo headphones.

Use the MONITOR LEVEL knob on the top panel to adjust the volume output from this jack.

CAUTION

Before connecting headphones, use the MONITOR LEVEL knob on the top panel to set to the volume to

minimum. A loud noise could occur, which might result in damage to equipment and people's hearing.

U REMOTE jack (2.5mm TRS)

Connect a TASCAM RC-3F footswitch (sold separately) here to remotely control a variety of operations, including punching in and out (starting and stopping recording).

I Disc tray

When the to open the disc tray and then load or remove a disc.

Push the tray to close it. The tray will click when shut.

menu is open, press the F3 (-) button

O Access indicator

This indicator lights when the unit is accessing (reading or writing) a disc.

P Eject button

When the disc tray.

menu is displayed, press to open the

A Emergency eject hole

If the disc tray does not open, press the button inside this hole to forcibly open the disc tray. (See "Forcing disc ejection" on page 82.)

CAUTION

Do not use this button at any time other than an emergency. Before doing this, turn the power off (put in standby) and disconnect the AC adaptor.

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Rear panel

3 – Names and Functions of Parts

S STANDBY/ON button

When the power is OFF (in standby), press and hold this to turn the power on. When the power is ON, press and hold this button to turn the power off (put in standby). (See "Start-up & Shutdown" on page 32.)

D SD card slot

Insert an SD card into this slot.

F USB port

Use the included USB cable to connect with a USB port on a computer. (See "Connecting to a computer" on page 76.)

CAUTION

Always connect the unit directly to a computer. Do not use a USB hub.

G GROUND connector

Depending on other conditions in your setup, you might hear noise when monitoring. If this occurs, use this connector to ground the unit. (Please prepare the necessary wiring yourself.)

H Kensington lock attachment hole J DC IN 12V jack

Connect the supplied TASCAM PS-1225L AC adaptor.

K Cord holder

Wrap the cord of the supplied TASCAM PS-1225L AC adaptor around this hook to prevent the plug from becoming disconnected accidentally.

L MIDI OUT jack

Use this standard 5-pin DIN MIDI jack for MIDI signal output.

: MIDI IN jack

Use this standard 5-pin DIN MIDI jack for MIDI signal input.

Z MONITOR OUT jacks (standard balanced TRS)

These jacks output the signal selected using the MONITOR SELECT button on the top panel. These are standard balanced jacks.

X EFFECT SENDS jacks (standard unbalanced TS)

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

C STEREO OUT jacks (unbalanced RCA)

These jacks output the stereo bus signal.

V LINE-GUITAR switch

Set this switch according to the input source of the MIC/LINE INPUT H. When connecting an electric guitar, electric bass or similar instrument directly, set this switch to GUITAR. When connecting a digital instrument or other audio equipment, set it to LINE.

B MIC/LINE INPUTS A-H jacks (balanced)

These are balanced analog XLR/TRS combo jacks for microphone and line level input.

XLR (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)

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TRS (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)

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Home screen

Home screen with track level meters

1 Counter mode

Shows the currently selected time counter mode: or

BAR

2 Recorder time counter

Shows the elapsed time from the start of the song.

3 REMAIN time

Shows the remaining recordable time (hours: minutes) on the SD card.

4 Repeat playback icon

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

5 Playback position

Shows the current playback position.

6 Recorder mode

Shows the current recorder mode:

Bounce, Mixdown

The following items are also shown here:

Rehearsal, Auto Punch

Mastering

7 INPUT A to H overload indicators

If the input signal of any INPUT A to H source is too loud, the corresponding indicator lights.

Multi Track

and

ABS

8 Track section

Level meters

When level meters appear, they show input signal levels during recording and playback signal levels during playback.

Timeline

When the timeline appears, it shows the current playback position and which tracks have recordings.

9 Song name

Shows the song name during playback.

0 IN/OUT point time

Press and hold the MARK SET button and press the IN or OUT button to display the set IN or OUT point.

q Stereo level meters

Shows the signal level output from the STEREO OUT jacks.

w TIMELINE/METER function

When the level meters are shown in the track section, press the F1 ( timeline.

When the timeline is shown in the track section, press the F1 (

METER

e SAVE function

Press the F2 ( pop-up window.

Home screen with timeline

TIMELINE

) button to shown the level meters.

SAVE

) button to shown the

) button to open the

SONG SAVE

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Menu structure

Press the MENU button to open the

The menu contains the following items.

Menu item Function Reference

Song loading, saving

SONG

AUDIO DEPOT

INFORMATION

MIDI TUNER USB FORMAT

PREFERENCE

and creation, and other song-related operations

Import and export WAV files

View information about songs, files, and the system

Make MIDI settings Page 70

Tune instruments Page 71

Make USB settings Page 76

Format SD cards Page 74

Auto Power Save setting

Contrast (LCD adjustment)

Brightness (LCD adjustment)

Backlight (LCD adjustment)

Foot SW Right assignment

Foot SW Center assignment

Foot SW Left assignment

Undo History (Switch between Level 1 and Level 10)

Jump Back (JUMP time setting)

Auto Monitor setting

Preview Time setting

Peak Hold setting

Song Name Type (switch between DATE and WORD)

Date/Time (system time setting)

Initialize (restore default settings)

screen.

Page 35

Page 78

Page 72

Page 34

Page 49

Page 47

Page 53

Page 72

Page 54

Page 43

Page 72

Page 33

Page 73

Press the CD button to open the CD menu, which contains the following items.

Menu item Function Reference

PLAY/IMPORT

MASTER WRITE

LIVE WRITER

FINALIZE

ERASE

Play back audio CDs and import songs from them

Create audio CDs with master files

Create audio CDs with multiple tracks by dividing master files with marks

Finalize unfinalized CD-R/CD-RW discs

Erase written CD-RW discs

Pages 82 and 86

Page 82

Page 85

Page 86

Page 87

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F2 F3 F4

Navigating screens

After using the MENU button or a dedicated button to open a screen, follow the guidelines below to use the functions on the screen.

These examples show basic operation procedures, but the actual assignments of the function buttons (F1 to F4 buttons) depend on the screen.

Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b/g/t)

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buttons to select (highlight green) the desired item. This example shows the

item selected.

This example shows the

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Function button assignments

The assignments of the function buttons (F1 to F4) are shown at the bottom of the screen above the buttons themselves.

screen with the

SONG LIST

SONG

menu.

Navigation examples

In this menu, use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5 /b ) buttons to select (t) button to load the song.

When the cursor (highlighted blue) is on a setting

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value, use the JOG/DATA dial to change the value. To select an item, use the CURSOR (5/b) buttons.

This example shows the

Use the JOG/DATA dial to change the value.

Move the cursor (highlighted blue) up or down. To move left or right, use the CURSOR (g/t) buttons.

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LOAD

, and then press the F4

PREFERENCE

screen.

"4" above the F2 button shows that "4" is assigned to the F2 button when using this screen.

In this manual, the function assigned to a function button is shown in parentheses, for example, "F2 (4) button".

In this way, " is assigned to the F4 button.

When an item has a menu, "t" appears on the right side, and the F4 (t) button is used to open it.

In the menu, you can press the F1 (g) button to return to the previous screen.

INFO

" is assigned to the F3 button, and "t"

Press the HOME button to return to the Home Screen.

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