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Teac DR-1 User Manual

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DR-1
Portable Digital Recorder
OWNER'S MANUAL
D01019610A
2 TASCAM DR-1

Contents

Main functions ........................................................ 3
Supplied accessories ................................................ 3
Recycling the rechargeable battery ............................. 3
Notes about this manual ........................................... 3
Copyrights .............................................................. 3
About SD cards ....................................................... 4
Inserting the SD card ................................................. 4
Removing the SD card ............................................... 4
Inserting a new card ................................................. 4
Other cases that require formatting ................................ 4
Powering the unit .................................................... 5
Installing the battery ................................................. 5
Charging the battery .................................................. 5
Changing the battery ................................................. 5
Turning the power on and off .................................... 6
Setting the date and time ......................................... 6
Resetting the unit .................................................... 6
Top panel .............................................................. 7
Right side panel ....................................................... 9
Left side panel ......................................................... 9
Front Panel ........................................................... 10
Rear Panel ............................................................ 10
Bottom panel ........................................................ 10
Home Screen ..........................................................11
Record Screen ....................................................... 12
Setting Screens...................................................... 13
Setting screen structure ............................................ 13
Operation basics ..................................................... 14
Operation example .................................................. 14
Connecting monitors .............................................. 15
Connecting with a computer ................................... 15
Disconnecting from a computer ................................... 15
Connecting mics and other audio devices ...................16
Connecting to the MIC 1 IN jack ..................................16
Connecting to the MIC 2 IN jack ...................................16
Connecting to the LINE IN jack .....................................16
Preparing audio files on a computer ..........................17
Copying audio files from a computer .........................17
Managing the Music Folder from a computer ..............17
7–Playback ............................................................. 18
Starting and stopping playback ................................ 18
Selecting tracks ..................................................... 18
Search forward and backward ................................. 18
Using the wheel to change the playback position ....... 18
Adjusting the volume ............................................. 18
Selecting the file type and sampling frequency........... 19
Setting the maximum file size .................................. 19
Selecting the input source ....................................... 20
Setting the INT/MIC1 input functions ............................ 20
Display of input functions on the Record Screen ................ 21
Adjusting the built-in microphone angle .................... 21
Adjusting the input levels of microphones ................. 21
About recording modes .......................................... 22
Ordinary recording ................................................. 22
Overdubbing ......................................................... 23
Preparation for overdubbing ....................................... 23
Overdub recording .................................................. 23
9–Playback Area and Playlist ............................ 24
Setting the playback area........................................ 24
Selecting a folder for the playback area .................... 24
Selecting a file to set the playback area .................... 25
Playlist ................................................................. 25
Adding tracks to the playlist ...................................... 25
Editing the playlist ................................................... 26
Screen navigation .................................................. 27
Icons on the BROWSE screen ................................... 27
File operations ...................................................... 28
Folder operations ................................................... 28
Setting the playback control functions ...................... 29
Changing the speed ............................................... 29
Change speed without changing pitch ...................... 29
Changing the pitch without changing the speed ......... 29
Reducing vocal and solo instrument sounds ............... 30
Loop playback ........................................................31
Repeat and single track playback modes ....................31
13–Using the Effects ........................................... 32
Turning the effect ON and OFF ................................. 32
Setting the effect ................................................... 32
Closing the Effect Screen ........................................ 32
Setting the metronome ........................................... 33
Starting and stopping the metronome....................... 33
Preparation ........................................................... 34
Chromatic tuner mode ............................................ 34
Oscillator mode ..................................................... 34
Making System Settings .......................................... 35
Restoring the factory settings .................................. 35
Formatting the SD card ........................................... 36
Using QUICK FORMAT .............................................. 36
Using FULL FORMAT ................................................ 36
File information page ............................................. 37
Memory information page ...................................... 37
System information page ........................................ 37
Audio Input and Output ...........................................41
Audio performance .................................................41
Other specifications ...............................................41
Computer requirements ......................................... 42
Dimensions .......................................................... 42
TASCAM DR-1 3
Li-ion00
Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM DR-1 Portable Recorder. Please read this Owner’s Manual carefully in order to maximize your use of all the unit’s features. We hope that you will enjoy using this recorder for many years to come. Please make copies of this manual and keep them in safe places for future reference.

Main functions

Portable recorder
Use SD cards as the recording media
•
Record with the built-in microphone, or by
•
connecting a microphone or the line output of a CD player, instrument or other audio device Choose MP3 (32 kbps–320 kbps, 44.1 kHz or 48
•
kHz) or WAV (16-bit or 24-bit, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz) audio file types for recording Mix and record the input signal with the playing
•
audio track (overdubbing)

Supplied accessories

1–Introduction
Other features
Special playback functions include decreasing
•
playback speed without changing pitch and reducing the sound of a recorded vocal or solo instrument during playback Built-in effects can be applied to the input signal
•
Copy audio files from a computer to this unit’s SD
•
card by USB connection
Soft case• ......................................................................1
SD card (that contains this Owner’s Manual)• ............1
USB cable• ...................................................................1
Quick Start Guide• .......................................................1
Warranty card• .............................................................1

Recycling the rechargeable battery

This device uses a lithium ion battery. Please do not throw away the battery when it is no longer necessary.
If you have any questions, please contact us (see the last page of this manual for contact information).

Notes about this manual

Font use conventions
Controls, keys and other parts on the DR-1 are written
• like this: Messages shown on the display are written like this:
•
Are y ou su re?
We use the term “key” to describe the push-button
• controls on the DR-1.
MENU.
BP-L2 (specialized lithium ion battery)• .....................1
BP-L2 manual• .............................................................1
BP-L2 warranty card• ..................................................1
Please contact the store where you purchased this unit if any of these accessories are missing or have been damaged during transportation.
Tracks and files are the same
Tracks are les, and les are tracks.
In this manual, we usually use the word “track” when we are describing the playback of a song, for example, just as we would if talking about songs on a CD or a portable music player. However, when we talk about their data properties, such as sampling frequencies and
ID3 tags, we often refer to the same “tracks” as “les”
because they can be manipulated in ways similar to
les on a computer.

Copyrights

Windows, Vista, Windows XP and Windows 2000 are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Macintosh, Mac OS, and Mac OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc.
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CAUTION
2–Preparation
CAUTION
TIP

About SD cards

Since this unit uses an SD card for recording and playback, you must insert an SD card into the unit before use. You can use 64 MB–2 GB SD cards and 4 GB–32 GB SD HC cards with this unit.

Inserting the SD card

The SD card slot and the USB connector are under the cover on the left side of the unit.
Press the cover down in the direction of the arrow to open it. Insert the included SD card in the SD card slot and push it until it clicks fully into place.

Removing the SD card

Press the inserted SD card in gently and it will disengage from the unit so that you can completely pull it out.
Please see the TASCAM web site (www.tascam.com) for information about cards that have been tested with the DR-1.
Do not remove the SD card during recording or playback, or when the unit is connected to the computer by USB.

Inserting a new card

The following pop-up screen appears if you insert a new card in the unit.

Other cases that require formatting

• The above “
if you install an SD card that was formatted by a device other than the DR-1. Reformat the card to use it with this unit.
• The following pop-up screen appears if a system le or other crucial le was accidentally erased from the
SD card when used with a computer
FORMAT ERROR
” screen also appears
Press the ¥/π key to format the card so that it can be used with this unit.
When formatting nishes, the Home Screen appears.
Formatting an SD card erases all files that are on it. Make certain that you have copied any files that you want to save from the card before formatting it.
In either case, press the ¥/π key to reformat the card.
Always make backup copies of important files as soon as you can.
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Powering the unit

NOTE
Charging indicator
2–Preparation
The DR-1 can be operated using a special lithium ion battery or an AC adapter (PS-P520). One battery is included with the unit and the AC adapter and additional batteries are available for purchase separately. You can charge the battery by connecting

Installing the battery

Slide the battery case cover on the back of the unit to open it, and insert the DR-1 battery that was included in the box.

Charging the battery

Charging with a computer Open the cover on the left side panel, and use the
included USB cable to connect the unit’s USB port to a USB port on a computer.
Please connect this unit directly to a computer. Proper charging and operation cannot be assured when using a USB hub.
Even if the power for the unit is off, the battery charges when connected to a computer by USB. The computer may need to be ON to charge the battery.
Complete charging by USB takes about 6 hours (when the unit’s power is OFF).
When being charged by a computer, the DR­1 automatically enters USB connect mode (see “Connecting with a computer” on page 15).
the unit to a computer by USB or using an AC adapter. When shipped new, the included battery is
not sufciently charged, so it must be charged before
using the unit. Charge the battery or connect the AC adapter before using the unit.
Charging with an AC adapter (purchased separately)
Connect an AC adapter to the DC IN 5V jack to charge the unit.
Complete charging with the adapter takes about 3 hours (whether the unit’s power is ON or OFF).
You can use this unit normally as it is charged by the connected AC adapter.
The charge indicator to the right of the display lights orange during charging. The indicator turns of when charging is complete.

Changing the battery

You can purchase additional batteries (BP–L2) that are identical to the one included with the unit. You might want to purchase extra batteries if you expect to use the DR-1 for recording or other applications for long periods of time when you will not be able to recharge or use an AC adapter (also sold separately).
To change the battery, slide and remove the battery case cover on the bottom panel.
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CAUTION
2–Preparation

Turning the power on and off

To turn the power ON, press and hold the POWER key on the left side panel until “
TASCAM DR-1
” appears
on the display. The Home Screen appears when the unit starts up.

Setting the date and time

Follow these procedures to set the date and time of the
built-in clock. When you create an audio le, date and time information is included in the le data.
1 Press the MENU key to open the Menu Screen.
2 Use the wheel to select
¥/π key to open the Date/Time Screen.
DA TE/TIME
and press the
To turn the power OFF, press and hold the POWER key until “
PORTABLE DIGITAL RECORDER
” appears
on the display.
The clock stops while this screen is displayed.
3 Use the
part highlighted in inverse) and use the wheel to set the values.
4 After making the setting, press the
restart the clock from the newly set value.
The display returns to the Menu Screen.
µ and ≤ keys to move the cursor (the
¥/π key to

Resetting the unit

The back panel of the unit has a reset hole. If the unit is operating abnormally, push the end of
a paperclip or similar item into this hole to press a button inside the unit. This turns the power OFF and resets the DR-1’s system.
Do not press the reset button when the unit is functioning properly.
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Top panel

3–Part Names and Functions

1 Built-in stereo microphone
To use this stereo electret condenser microphone as the input source, select “
input setting screen. If you connect an external microphone to the
the built-in microphone becomes inactive.
2 Display
In addition to the Home Screen, this shows the recording screen various setting screens, and other operation information. (See “Screen Overview” on page 11.)
3 MENU key
When the Home Screen is displayed, press this key to open the Menu Screen.
Press this key to return to the Menu Screen from the various setting screens.
When the Menu Screen is displayed, press this key to return to the Home Screen.
4 LOOP key
Press this key to turn loop playback mode ON and OFF, allowing you to repeat playback of a selected interval. (See “Loop playback” on page 31.)
5 I/O key
Use this key to set the IN (start) and OUT (end) points of the interval that you want to set for loop playback. When the IN and OUT points are already set, press this key to erase them. (See “Loop playback” on page 31.)
MIC 1 IN jack on the rear panel,
INT/MIC1
” on the
6 µ key
Press this key to return to the beginning of a track that is playing or stopped in the middle.
If you press this key when a track is stopped at its beginning, the unit will skip to the beginning of the previous track.
Press and hold this key to search backwards. On the setting screens, use this key to move the
cursor left. On the Browse Screen, press this key to move up a
level.
7 ≤ key
Press this key during playback or when playback is stopped to skip to beginning of the next track.
Press and hold this key to search forward. On the setting screens, use this key to move the
cursor right. On the Browse Screen, press this key to move
down a level.
8 PB CONTROL key
Press and hold this key to open the Playback Control (
Playback Control Screen is open, press and hold this key to return to the Home Screen. (See “Special playback control functions” on page 29.)
Briefly press this key to turn the speed control that is set on the Playback Control Screen (VSA and/or SPEED) ON and OFF. When ON, the icon appears at the top of the Home Screen as light letters on a dark background.
PB CONTROL
) Screen. When the
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3–Part names and functions
9 FX key
Briefly press this key to turn the effect function ON and OFF.
Press and hold this key to open the Effect Setting Screen. When the Effect Setting Screen is open, press and hold this key to return to the Home Screen. (See “Using the effects” on page 32.)
0 ¥/π key
When the Home Screen is displayed and playback is stopped, press this key to start playback. During playback, press this key to stop playback at the current position.
When using a setting screen, use this key, for example, to confirm a selection, advance a level in a menu and answer “YES” to a confirmation message
When the Metronome Screen is open, use this key to start and stop the metronome.
q Wheel
When a setting screen is open, use the Wheel to change the setting of the selected item.
When the Home Screen is open, use the wheel to adjust the file playback position.
w STOP/HOME key
Press this key to stop recording and playback or to end recording standby.
When a setting screen is open, press to return to the Home Screen.
On a setting screen, use this key to respond “NO” to a confirmation message.
e REC/PAUSE key
When playback is stopped, press this key to put the unit into recording standby. When in standby, this key flashes. If the Input Setting Screen item is ON, the Overdubbing ON/OFF pop-up appears. (See “Recording” on page 19.)
When in recording standby, press this key to start recording. The key lights while recording.
When recording, press this key to pause recording.
r PEAK indicator
This lights when the selected input signal exceeds the maximum level.
t Charge indicator
This indicator lights orange when the lithium ion battery installed in this unit is charging. The light turns OFF when the battery is fully charged.
MONITOR
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Right side panel

CAUTION
3–Part Names and Functions
y OUTPUT VOLUME (+, –) keys
Use these keys to adjust the signal level output from the
/LINE OUT jack. The volume level
appears on the display during adjustment.
u MIX BALANCE (–, +) keys
When the Input Setting Screen’s
MONITOR
is set to ON, use these keys to adjust the volume of the playback signal that is mixed with the input signal. The playback volume appears on the display during adjustment. Use the + key to raise the volume and the – key to lower the volume.
MONITOR
When
OFF
” appears on the screen and these keys have
is set to
OFF
, “
MONITOR
no effect.

Left side panel

item
i SETTING key
Press this key to open the Input Setting Screen where you can select the input, make
IN
settings and turn
MONITOR
INT/MIC1
ON and OFF.
o INPUT volume
Use this to adjust the input signal level of the built-in microphone, the
2 IN
jack. This does not affect the input signal level
MIC 1 IN jack and the MIC
of the LINE IN jack
p /LINE OUT jack
Use this to connect with headphones or the line input jack of an amp or other equipment. Depending on the
MONITOR
setting and recorder operation status, this outputs the input signal, the playback signal or a mix of both signals.
a DC IN 5V jack
Connect a TASCAM PS-P520 AC adapter (purchased separately) to this jack.
s SD card slot
Insert an SD card into this slot. (See “About SD cards” on page 4.)
d USB port
Use the included USB cable to connect with a computer USB port. (See “Connecting with a computer” on page 15.)
Please connect the unit directly to a computer without using a USB hub.
f POWER key
Press and hold this key to turn the unit’s power ON and OFF.
g HOLD switch
Slide this to the left to turn the hold function ON. All keys are inoperative when hold is ON.
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3–Part names and functions
NOTE
NOTE
CAUTION

Front Panel

h MIC 2 IN jack
Use this standard mono jack to connect a
microphone with a 1/4˝ plug.
We call this the Front Panel because this is the end that faces the operator of the unit when placed on a table with the built-in mic facing the sound source.

Rear Panel

j MIC 1 IN jack
Use this input jack to connect a stereo mini-jack microphone. This jack provides plug-in power when set to do so on the Input Setting Screen.
k LINE IN jack
Use this stereo mini-jack for line input. The input level is fixed at –10 dBV.
We call this the Rear Panel because this is the end that faces away from the operator of the unit when placed on a table with the built-in mic (this end) facing the sound source.

Bottom panel

l Reset hole
If the unit is operating abnormally, push the end of a paperclip or similar item into this hole to press the system reset button inside the unit. This turns the power OFF and resets the DR-1’s system.
Do not press the reset button if the unit is functioning properly.
; Battery case
This holds the specialized lithium ion battery.
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4–Screen Overview

NOTE
When the unit is ordinarily playing or stopped, the Home Screen appears on the display. Setting screens appear when making various settings, and the Record Screen appears when the unit is recording or in recording standby.

Home Screen

1 Power indicator
The battery icon appears when the lithium ion battery is in use. The number of bars shows the current level of remaining battery power. The battery icon flashes when charging is necessary.
2 Unit status
This icon show the current operation status.
¥ Track playing π File stopped in progress (paused)
· File stopped at its beginning ˚ Fast forwarding ∆ Fast rewinding ≤ Skipping to the beginning of the next track µ Skipping to the beginning of the current or
previous track
3 Elapsed time
Shows the elapsed time (hours: minutes: seconds) of the currently playing track.
4 Playback position display bar
This bar shows the current playback position. The bar darkens from the left as playback proceeds.
5 Remaining time
Shows the remaining playback time of the current track (hours: minutes: seconds).
6 Status of loop IN and OUT points
This shows the status of the IN and OUT point settings for loop playback.
If an IN point is set, the icon appears above the display bar at the position equivalent to the playback location.
If an OUT point is set, the icon appears above the display bar at the position equivalent to the playback location.
The items that appear on the Home Screen are explained below. See the explanations later in this chapter for the setting screens and the Record Screen.
7 Loop/repeat setting status
The following icons appear depending on the current loop/repeat setting.
Single playback
Repeat playback of 1 track
Repeat playback of all tracks in the
play area
Loop repeat active
8 File information
The tag information or file name of the currently playing track is shown. If an MP3 file has ID3 tag information, the ID3 tag information is given priority. The file name is shown for WAV files and for MP3 files that do not have ID3 tag information.
ID3 tag information includes the title, artist name and other information that can be saved in an MP3 file.
9 Selected playback area
Shows the currently selected playback area.
ALL
All files in the Music Folder
FOLDER
All files in the selected sub-folder
of the Music Folder
P.LIST
Files added to the playlist
0 Playback file number/total number of files
The total number of files in the selected playback area and the number of the current file.
q INPUT level meter
This shows the combined level of the selected input signal and the currently playing file.
When
MONITOR
is set to
OFF
, the input signal is
not mixed in. If the input level exceeds the maximum allowable
level, a dot is lit at the right end of the level meter.
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4–Screen overview
w Status of playback control function settings
These show whether the various playback control functions (speed control, key change, part cancel) are currently active. When they are active, their icons appear as light letters on a dark background ( , , ). (See “Special Playback Control Functions” on page 29.)
e Effect status
Shows whether the effect function is ON or OFF. When the effect is ON, the icon appears as light letters on a dark background.

Record Screen

This screen opens when you press the to start recording standby mode and stays open when you press the REC/PAUSE key again to start recording.
REC/PAUSE key
r Input monitor setting status
This shows the
MONITOR
ON/OFF status as set
on the Input Setting Screen. When
MONITOR
is ON, the icon appears as
light letters on a dark background.
This status of the power and the effect use appears the same as on the Home Screen. This screen also shows the following. 1 Recorder operation
º Recording π Recording paused ª Recording stopped
2 Elapsed recording time
The elapsed recording time of the track appears as hours: minutes: seconds.
During recording standby, the maximum remaining recording time appears.
3 Remaining recording time
The remaining recording time appears in hours: minutes: seconds.
4 Record level meter
The input signal level of the selected input appears as separate L and R channels.
5 Input selection
Shows the input source.
6 File name
Shows the file name that is automatically assigned to the file being recorded.
7 Record mode
Shows the recording file type and sampling frequency. During overdubbing, the playback file information (file name or MP3 ID3 tag) appears.
8 INT/MIC1 setting status
Shows the status of settings related to the built­in microphone and MIC 1 input (stereo recording, plug-in power, low cut filter and level control).
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4–Screen overview
NOTE

Setting Screens

Use this unit’s various setting screens to make various settings, conduct operations and show information.

Setting screen structure

Most of the setting screens are accessed by rst
pressing the MENU button to open the Menu Screen, but some screens can also be accessed directly using dedicated keys.
The following table provides an overview of the setting screens.
Screen Overview Access method
INFORMATION View le information, system setting information, and
system information
BROWSE View music les and sub-folders inside folders
Play and erase les Add les to the playlist
Create and select folders
Although the various setting screens are also used to execute functions and display information, for example, in addition to making settings, we call them “setting screens” in this manual.
PLAYLIST Edit the playlist (erase and move tracks in it)
PLAY MODE Set playback mode
Set single or repeat mode
REC SETTING Make settings related to recording
(le type, sampling frequency, maximum le size)
METRONOME Set and operate metronome functions
TUNER Access tuner and oscillator functions
SETUP Make various system settings
Initialize and format the SD card
DATE/TIME Set the date and time of the built-in clock
INPUT SETTING Select input source
Make input monitoring settings Make built-in microphone and MIC 1 IN settings
EFFECT Make effect settings Press and hold the
PLAYBACK CONTROL Set playback control function settings Press and hold the
Press the open the Menu Screen and select the desired setting screen
Press the
CONTROL
MENU key to
SETTING key
key
FX key
PB
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