Teac DR-60D User Manual

DR-60D

Linear PCM Recorder

OWNER’S MANUAL

D01188720A

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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.

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.

Model Number : DR-60D Trade Name : TASCAM Responsible party: TEAC AMERICA, INC. Address : 7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello, California,

U.S.A. Telephone number : 1-323-726-0303 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel. Please record the model number and serial number and retain them for your records.

Model number

Serial number

For Canada

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.

Declaration of Conformity

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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 amplifiers) 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 specified 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.

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.

The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power 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 disconnect device

• shall remain readily operable.

Caution should be taken when using earphones or headphones with the

• product because excessive sound pressure (volume) from earphones or

headphones can cause hearing loss. If you are experiencing problems with this product, 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.

• Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the

• apparatus.

Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or

• similar unit.

The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that

• you can easily grasp the power cord plug at any time.

If the product uses batteries (including a battery pack or

• installed batteries), they should not be exposed to sunshine, fire

or excessive heat.

WARNING

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.

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Safety Information

Pb, Hg, Cd

For European Customers

Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment

(a) All electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed of

separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.

(b) By disposing of the electrical and electronic equipment

correctly, you will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment.

effects on the environment and human health as a result of the presence of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

(d) The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that

electrical and electronic equipment must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste.

(e) The return and collection systems are available to the end users.

For more detailed information about disposal of old electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the equipment.

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Disposal of batteries and/or accumulators

(a) Waste batteries and/or accumulators should be disposed of

separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.

(b) By disposing of waste batteries and/or accumulators correctly,

you will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment.

have serious effects on the environment and human health as a result of the presence of hazardous substances in batteries and/ or accumulators.

(d) The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that

batteries and/or accumulators must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste.

If the battery or accumulator contains more than the specified

values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will be indicated beneath the crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol.

(e) The return and collection systems are available to the end users.

For more detailed information about disposal of waste batteries and/or accumulators, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased them.

Safety Information

Do not carry or store batteries together with small metal objects. The

CAUTIONS ABOUT BATTERIES

This product uses batteries. Misuse of batteries could cause a leak, rupture or other trouble. Always abide by the following precautions when using batteries.

Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries. The batteries could rupture or

• leak, causing fire or injury.

When installing batteries, pay attention to the polarity indications (plus/

• minus (¥/^) orientation), and install them correctly in the battery

compartment as indicated. Putting them in backward could make the batteries rupture or leak, causing fire, injury or stains around them.

When you store or dispose batteries, isolate their terminals with insulation

• tape or something like that to prevent them from contacting other

batteries or metallic objects. When throwing used batteries away, follow the disposal instructions

• indicated on the batteries and the local disposal laws.

Do not use batteries other than those specified. Do not mix and use new

• and old batteries or different types of batteries together. The batteries

could rupture or leak, causing fire, injury or stains around them.

For China

产品有毒有害物质或元素的名称及含量

机种：DR-60D 有毒有害物质或元素

品名

1 CHASSIS 部份 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 2 PCB Assy 部份 × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 3 线材部份 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 4 附属品部份 × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 5 SEAL 部份 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 6 包装部份 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

○ ：表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含有量均在 SJ/T11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求以下。 × ：表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 SJ/T11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求。（针对现在代替技术困难的电子部品及合金中的铅 )

铅

(Pb)

汞

(Hg)

• batteries could short, causing leak, rupture or other trouble.

Do not heat or disassemble batteries. Do not put them in fire or water.

• Batteries could rupture or leak, causing fire, injury or stains around them.

If the battery fluid leaks, wipe away any fluid on the battery case before

• inserting new batteries. If the battery fluid gets in an eye, it could cause loss

of eyesight. If fluid does enter an eye, wash it out thoroughly with clean water without rubbing the eye and then consult a doctor immediately. If the fluid gets on a person’s body or clothing, it could cause skin injuries or burns. If this should happen, wash it off with clean water and then consult a doctor immediately.

The unit power should be off when you install and replace batteries.

• Remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the unit for a long time.

• Batteries could rupture or leak, causing fire, injury or stains around them.

If the battery fluid leaks, wipe away any fluid on the battery compartment before inserting new batteries.

Do not disassemble a battery. The acid inside the battery could harm skin

• or clothing.

镉

(Cd)

六价铬 (Cr6+)

多溴联苯

(PBB)

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多溴二苯醚

(PBDE)

Contents

Quick Start Guide .............................................................. 9

1 – Introduction ............................................................... 13

Features........................................................................................................13

Included items ........................................................................................... 14

Conventions used in this manual ....................................................... 14

Trademarks .................................................................................................15

About SD cards .......................................................................................... 15

Precautions for use..........................................................................16

Precautions for installation .................................................................. 16

Beware of condensation ........................................................................ 16

Cleaning the unit ...................................................................................... 16

User registration ....................................................................................... 16

2 – Names and functions of parts .................................. 17

Front panel ..................................................................................................17

Left side panel ........................................................................................... 20

Right side panel ........................................................................................ 21

Rear panel ...................................................................................................22

Top panel ..................................................................................................... 23

Bottom Panel .............................................................................................23

Home Screen ..............................................................................................24

Recording Screen ..................................................................................... 26

Menu item list ............................................................................................28

Using menus ..............................................................................................29

Basic operation..........................................................................................30

3 – Preparation ................................................................ 32

Powering the unit.....................................................................................32

Power sources ...................................................................................32

Using AA batteries ...........................................................................32

Using an AC adaptor (sold separately) .................................... 33

Using an external battery pack (sold separately) ................ 33

Using USB bus power ..................................................................... 34

Turning the power on and off (putting it in standby) ................35

Starting up the unit .........................................................................35

Shutting down (putting the unit in standby) .......................35

Resume function .............................................................................. 36

Setting the date and time ..................................................................... 36

Inserting and removing SD cards.......................................................37

Inserting the SD card ......................................................................37

Removing the card .......................................................................... 37

SD card write protection switches ............................................ 38

Preparing an SD card for use ............................................................... 39

Camera connection and attachment ...............................................39

Connecting monitors and headphones ..........................................40

Monitoring ..................................................................................................40

Enabling monitoring ......................................................................40

Selecting the monitored signal .................................................. 41

4 – Recording ................................................................... 42

Selecting file format, sampling frequency,

and maximum file size .......................................................................... 42

Preparing the recording inputs .......................................................... 43

Connecting microphones ............................................................ 43

Recording an external device (LINE IN) ..................................44

Setting the input types .................................................................44

Using phantom power ...................................................................45

Using plug-in power .......................................................................46

Adjusting the input level .......................................................................46

Using the limiter .......................................................................................48

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Using the low-cut filter .......................................................................... 49

Overview of recording modes ............................................................ 49

Recording (MONO/STEREO recording) ............................................50

Make recording settings ............................................................... 50

Set where to save the file.............................................................. 51

Starting the recording ................................................................... 51

File names when recording in MONO/STEREO .................... 51

Simultaneously recording two files at different input levels

(DUAL REC) .................................................................................................. 52

Enabling dual recording................................................................52

Starting dual recording ................................................................. 53

Dual recording file names ............................................................ 54

Recording 4 channels .............................................................................54

Making 4-channel recording settings .....................................54

Starting 4-channel recording......................................................55

File names when recording in 4-channel ............................... 56

Recording automatically (AUTO REC) ...............................................56

Creating and changeover to a new file during continued

recording (Track increment).................................................................58

Manual track increment during recording ............................58

Automatic track increment by file size .................................... 58

Mark function ............................................................................................59

Adding marks manually to a recording...................................59

Adding marks automatically to a recording.......................... 59

Moving to a mark position ........................................................... 59

Recording the moment before pushing RECORD (PRE REC) ...60

Delaying the start of recording (REC DELAY) ...............................60

Self-timer function ...................................................................................61

Using the auto tone function .............................................................. 61

Setting auto tone length ....................................................................... 62

Adding slate tones ................................................................................... 62

Recording duration ................................................................................. 63

5 – Working with Files and Folders (BROWSE screen) .64

Screen navigation ....................................................................................64

Icons on the BROWSE screen ............................................................... 65

File operations ...........................................................................................65

Folder operations .....................................................................................66

Creating a new folder .............................................................................67

6 – Playback ..................................................................... 68

Adjusting playback volume .................................................................68

Setting the playback area (AREA) ......................................................68

Selecting a folder for the playback area (1) .................................... 69

Selecting a folder for the playback area (2)....................................70

Selecting files for playback (skip) .......................................................70

Playback .......................................................................................................71

Pausing ................................................................................................71

Stopping ..............................................................................................71

Rewinding and fast-forwarding (search) ............................... 71

Changing the playback position ................................................71

Repeat playback (REPEAT) .................................................................... 71

Moving back a few seconds for replay (jump-back playback) 72

Playback of files recorded using dual recording ..........................72

7 – QUICK button operations ......................................... 73

Features of the QUICK button ............................................................. 73

Opening the quick menu ...................................................................... 74

Closing the quick menu ................................................................ 75

Deleting the selected file (Quick Delete) ........................................75

Dividing the selected file (DIVIDE) .................................................... 75

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Increasing the perceived overall sound pressure to enhance

listenability (Level Alignment) ............................................................ 77

Using the playback equalizer .............................................................. 78

Setting mic input gain with the quick menu ................................. 78

8 – Mixer ........................................................................... 79

Making mixer settings ............................................................................ 79

Using the MS decoder ............................................................................80

Decoding the input sound as you record ..............................80

Decoding the playback sound ...................................................81

MS decoder settings ....................................................................... 81

9 – Connecting with a computer ....................................82

Transferring files to a computer ......................................................... 83

Transferring files from a computer ....................................................83

Disconnecting from a computer ........................................................ 83

10 – Settings and Information ....................................... 84

Viewing Information (INFORMATION) ..............................................84

File information page .....................................................................84

Card information page ..................................................................85

System information page .............................................................85

System Settings and Formatting (SYSTEM) ...................................86

Setting the automatic power saving function ..................... 86

Setting the backlight ......................................................................86

Adjusting the display contrast ....................................................86

Setting the type of AA batteries ................................................86

Setting the phantom power voltage ....................................... 86

Restoring the factory settings .................................................... 87

Using QUICK FORMAT ....................................................................87

Using FULL FORMAT .......................................................................87

Setting the format of file names ........................................................88

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File name format ............................................................................. 88

Setting the WORD item ................................................................. 88

Resetting the number (COUNT) .................................................88

11 – Using the REMOTE jack ........................................... 89

Footswitch (TASCAM RC-3F) ................................................................89

Setting footswitch operation ......................................................89

Using the footswitch ......................................................................90

Remote control (TASCAM RC-10) ........................................................90

Setting the wired remote control .............................................90

Using the wired remote control ................................................ 90

Overview of mode functions ......................................................90

12 – Messages .................................................................. 91

13 – Troubleshooting ...................................................... 94

14 – Specifications .......................................................... 96

Ratings ..........................................................................................................96

Inputs and outputs ..................................................................................96

Analog audio input and output .................................................96

Control input and output ............................................................. 97

Audio performance .................................................................................97

Computer compatibility ........................................................................ 97

Other specifications ................................................................................98

Dimensional drawings ...........................................................................99

Quick Start Guide

In this chapter we will try recording and playback with the TASCAM DR-60D. We will also try using it connected to a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera.

The default recording format is set to 16-bit/44.1kHz WAV when shipped from the factory.

Higher-quality files can be produced by changing the recording format. See “Selecting file format, sampling frequency, and maximum file size” on page 42 for details.

1. Install batteries in the battery compartment on the back of the unit. Fit them to the ¥ and ^ marks shown in the compartment.

2. Insert an SD card into the SD card slot on the right side of the unit.

3. Press and hold the ¤ button on the right side of the unit until the “

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” startup screen appears.

Start -Up Screen

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Quick Start Guide

Microphones

CAUTION

The first time you use the unit, a built-in clock setting screen will appear. (See “Setting the date and time” on page 36.)

Press the . or / button to move the cursor (highlighted

portion),and turn the DATA dial to set the date and time.

Then press the DATA dial to set.

4. If you insert a new card or card that has been formatted by a different device, the following confirmation pop-up message appears.(See “Preparing an SD card for use” on page 39.)

Press the DATA dial to format the card for use with this unit. After formatting completes, the Home Screen (shown below)

appears.

Home Screen

CAUTION

•

Formatting erases all the data on the SD card.

•

When formatting, use a TASCAM PS-P515U AC adaptor (sold separately), supply the unit with USB bus power from a computer or be certain that the batteries have sufficient remaining charge.

5. Connect a microphone to the 1/L connector or 2/R connector on the left side of the unit.

6. Set the 1/L or 2/R input switch on the front of the unit to MIC or MIC+PHANTOM. (See “Setting the input types” on page 44.)

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Headphones

Powered monitor speakers or

7. Press the RECORD [0] button to switch to recording standby. The indicator will flash.

RECORD indicato

8. Use the 1/L knob or 2/R knob on the front of the unit to adjust the input level. (See “Adjusting the input level” on page 46 for details.)

9. Press the RECORD [0] button to start recording. The indicator will light during recording.

10. Press the Stop (8) [HOME] button to finish recording.

NOTE

To pause recording, press the RECORD [0] button. Press the RECORD [0] button again to restart recording in the same file.

11. Press the PLAY [7] button for playback. To listen with headphones, connect them to the PHONES

jack on the right side of the unit. To listen with an external monitoring system (powered monitor speakers or an amplifier and speakers), connect it to the LINE OUT jack on the right side of the unit. (See “Connecting monitors and headphones” on page 40.)

amplifer and speakers

12. To adjust the playback volume, use the PHONES or LINE OUT volume control.

13. Press the Stop (8) [HOME] button to stop playback.

NOTE

If you have made several recordings, use the . or / button to select the file to play when playing back or stopped and the Home Screen is displayed.

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14. You can connect this unit with a DSLR to output sound from this unit to the camera or to monitor sound from the camera with this unit. (See “Camera connection and attachment” on page

39.)

Use standard φ3.5mm stereo mini plug cables (sold separately)

to connect them.

If you want to record audio from this unit with a camera,

connect the CAMERA OUT jack on the left side of this unit with the external mic input on the camera.

If you want to input audio from the camera and monitor it with

this unit, connect the CAMERA IN jack on the left side of this unit with the audio output jack on the camera.

DSLR camera

Audio output jack

External mic input jack

NOTE

Refer to the camera’s operation manual for information about the connector on the camera.

15. Use the CAMERA OUT volume control on the left side of the unit to adjust the level output to the camera.

16. To monitor the camera audio input to this unit using headphones, turn monitoring on using the the

REC SETTING

40.)

screen. (See “Enabling monitoring” on page

MONITOR

item on

17. When the Home Screen is open and the recorder is stopped, paused, in recording standby or recording, press the MONITOR SELECT button to open a pop-up where you can select which sound to monitor. Turn the DATA dial and select (See “Selecting the monitored signal” on page 41.)

CAMERA IN

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Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM DR-60D Linear PCM Recoder. 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.

After you have finished reading this manual, please keep it in a safe place for future reference.

You can also download the Owner’s Manual from the TASCAM web site (http://tascam.com/).

Features

This recorder includes audio inputs and outputs that are suitable for use with digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras, enabling the recording of high-quality audio with DSLR video.

•

Compact audio recorder that uses SD/SDHC cards as recording media

•

TASCAM original High Definition Discrete Architecture (HDDA) microphone preamps provide high-quality recording inputs

•

In addition to ordinary stereo recording, simultaneous recording of up to four channels is possible

•

Four channels can be mixed down to two for stereo output

•

Recording levels can be adjusted independently for the 1/L, 2/R and 3-4 inputs

•

Dual recording function allows two files to be recorded simultaneously at different levels

•

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

•

Broadcast Wave Format (BWF) supported as WAV recording format

•

XLR mic/line inputs can provide phantom power (+24V/+48V)

TRS mic/line inputs (1/L and 2/R) support +24dBU input when set to LINE

•

Stereo mini jack input supports mics that require plug-in power, allowing the input of video mics and other high-output mics (+10dBV maximum input level)

•

Slate tone functions (automatic/manual) simplify synchronization of video files when editing

•

CAMERA OUT connector allows the high-quality audio from this unit to be output to a DSLR camera for recording

•

CAMERA IN connector enables convenient monitoring of audio from a DSLR camera

•

Auto-record function starts recording automatically when a set sound input level is detected

•

Mid-side decoding function can be used with MS mics

•

Auto-record function can automatically start and stop recording at set levels

•

Can start recording a new file automatically when a maximum file size set in advance is reached without interrupting recording

•

A QUICK button is available for easy access to various functions

•

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

•

Pre-recording (PRE REC) function allows the unit to record the 2 seconds of sound before recording is activated

•

Limitter function is available to reduce the level automatically in case of excessively large input.

•

Low cut filter conveniently reduces low-frequency noise

•

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

•

Jump back and play function allows the last several seconds of the currently played file to be replayed again by simply pressing a button

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Delay function that eliminates time lags caused by differences in the distances of two sets of inputs from the sound source

•

DIVIDE function allows files to be split where desired

•

MARK function convenient for moving to specific locations

•

Equalizers function for playback, and level alignment function to enhance the perceived overall sound pressure

•

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

•

Resume function to memorize the playback position before the unit is turned off (enter standby).

•

φ3.5 mm (1/8”) line/headphones output jack

•

128 x 64 pixel LCD with backlight

•

Mini-B type USB 2.0 port

•

Operates on 4 AA batteries, an AC adaptor (sold separately: TASCAM PS-P515U), external battery pack (sold separately: TASCAM BP-6AA)or USB bus power

•

Tripod mounting threads (bottom) and DSLR screw attachment that allows attachment and removal with a coin (top)

•

Dedicated remote control jack (for use with RC-10 and RC-3F (sold separately) )

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HOLD switch to prevent accidental operation

•

Handles on the front left and right sides protect the screen and can be used to attach a shoulder belt

Included items

This product includes the following items. Take care when opening the package not to damage the items.

Keep the packing materials for transportation in the future.

Please contact TASCAM if any of these items are missing or have been damaged during transportation.

• Main unit ...................................................................................................... 1

• USB cable ..................................................................................................... 1

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

• Owner’s Manual (this manual) .............................................................. 1

Conventions used in this manual

In this manual, we use the following conventions:

•

When we refer to buttons, connectors and other parts of this unit and other equipment, we use a bold font like this: MENU button.

•

When we show messages, for example, that appears on the unit’s display, the typeface looks like this:

•

SD memory cards are called “SD cards”.

•

We refer to digital single-lens reflex cameras as “DSLR cameras” or “DSLRs”.

•

Words that appear on the computer display are shown in quotation marks like this: “DR-60D”

•

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

TIP

These are tips about how to use the unit.

NOTE

These provide additional explanations and describe special cases.

CAUTION

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

REPEAT

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Trademarks

•

TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation.

•

SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

•

Microsoft, Windows, WindowsXP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 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 trademarks of Apple Inc.

•

Pentium and Intel are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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

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

This product is designed to help you record and reproduce sound works to which you own the copyright, or where you have obtained permission from the copyright holder or the rightful licensor. Unless you own the copyright, or have obtained the appropriate permission from the copyright holder or the rightful licensor, your unauthorized recording, reproduction or distribution thereof may result in severe criminal penalties under copyright laws and international copyright treaties. If you are uncertain about your rights, contact your legal advisor. Under no circumstances will TEAC Corporation be responsible for the consequences of any illegal copying performed using the recorder.

About SD cards

This unit uses SD cards for recording and playback.

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You can use 64 MB–2 GB SD cards and 4 GB–32 GB SDHC cards with this unit.

A list of SD cards that have been confirmed for use with this unit can be found on the TASCAM website (http://tascam.com/). Please check this site or contact TASCAM customer support.

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.

•

Do not leave them in extremely humid places.

•

Do not let them get wet.

•

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

•

Do not hit them.

Precautions for installation

•

The unit’s nominal operating temperature is from 0º to 40º C (32º–104º F).

•

Do not install in the following types of places. Doing so could degrade the sound quality or cause malfunctions.

• Places with significant vibrations

• Near windows or other places exposed to direct sunlight

• Near heaters or other extremely hot places

• Extremely cold places

• Places with high humidity or bad ventilation

• Dusty places

• Places directly exposed to rain or other water

•

Do not place this unit on top of a power amplifier or other device that generates heat.

•

If this unit is placed near a power amplifier or other device with a large transformer, it could cause that device to hum. If this occurs, increase the distance between this unit and the other device.

•

If used nearby, this unit could cause color irregularities on a TV screen or noise on a radio. If this occurs, increase the distance between this unit and the other device.

•

This unit might produce noise if a mobile phone or other wireless device is used nearby to make calls or send or receive signals. If this occurs, increase the distance between this unit and the other device or turn off the other device.

Beware of condensation

If the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place, or used immediately after a cold room has been heated or otherwise exposed to a sudden temperature change, condensation could occur. Should this happen, leave the unit for one or two hours before turning the unit on.

Cleaning the unit

To clean the unit, wipe it gently with a soft dry cloth. Do not wipe with chemical cleaning cloths, paint thinner, ethyl alcohol or other chemical agents to clean the unit as they could damage the surface.

User registration

See the end of this manual for details about user registration.

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Front panel

1 Handles

Attach a strap, for example, here.

2 Display

Shows a variety of information.

3 DATA dial (ENTER/MARK)

Turn to select items and change values on setting screens. Use also to change the playback position in a file. Push to confirm selections on setting screens and to answer “YES”

to confirmation pop-up messages.

Press during recording to add a mark manually. (See“Adding marks manually to a recording” on page 59.)

Press the . or / button while pressing and holding this dial to move to the previous or next mark, respectively. (See “Moving to a mark position” on page 59.)

4 MONITOR SELECT button

When not playing back, press to open the monitoring source selection pop-up menu.

When playing back dual-recorded files, press to switch between files.

5 MENU button

When the Home Screen or the

Screen.

When a setting screen is open, press to move up one level in the menu. When the Home Screen.

6 MIXER button

Press this button to open the When the

the Home Screen.

MIXE R

screen is open, press this button to return to

MIXE R

screen is open, press to open

Screen is open, press to return to the

MIXE R

screen.

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7 QUICK button

Press when the Home Screen, open to show the quick menu pop-up.

The function to be shown depends on the state of the unit when the button is pressed.

Recorder status Functions shown

Stopped

Playing back Level align and playback EQ functions Recording

standby Recording

MIXE R

screen

open

BROWSE

screen

open

8 DUAL indicator

This lights orange when recording in dual recording mode.

9 4CH indicator

This lights orange when recording in 4-channel recording mode.

0 REC indicator

This blinks when in recording standby and lights red when recording.

BROWSE

screen or

Delete/divide current playback file, level align, playback EQ and mic input gain setting functions

Mic input gain setting function

File/folder operations

MIXE R

screen is

q 1/L knob and PEAK indicator

Use this knob to adjust the input level from the 1/L connector on the left side of the unit.

The 1/L PEAK indicator lights when the 1/L input level is about to cause distortion. This also lights if distortion occurs in the analog circuitry during mic input, but this does not light if distortion occurs in the analog circuitry during line level input. (See “Adjusting the input level” on page 46.)

w Input switch (1/L)

Set the input type for the 1/L connector and whether phantom power is on or off.

e 2/R knob and PEAK indicator

Use this knob to adjust the input level from the 2/R connector on the left side of the unit.

The 2/R PEAK indicator lights when the 2/R input level is about to cause distortion. This also lights if distortion occurs in the analog circuitry during mic input, but this does not light if distortion occurs in the analog circuitry during line level input. (See “Adjusting the input level” on page 46.)

r Input switch (2/R)

Set the input type for the 2/R connector and whether phantom power is on or off.

t 3-4 knob and PEAK indicator

Use to adjust the input level from the 3/4 connector on the left side of the unit.

The 3-4 PEAK indicator lights when the 3-4 input level is about to cause distortion.

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y . button

During playback or when stopped in the middle of a file, press to return to the beginning of the file.

When stopped at the beginning of a file, press to skip to the beginning of the previous file.

Press and hold to search backward. Press this button while pressing and holding the DATA dial to

return to the previous mark. On the setting screens, use this button to move the cursor left.

On the

BROWSE

Screen, press this button to move up a level.

u Stop(8) [HOME] button

Press this button during playback to cause the playback to pause at the current position. Press this button during pause time to return to the beginning of the playback file.

Press this button during recording or recording standby to cause the recording to stop.

When any other screen is open, press this button to return to the Home Screen. Use this button to answer “NO” to a confirmation message.

i / button

When stopped or playing back, press to skip to the next file. Press and hold to search forward. On the setting screens, use this button to move the cursor right. Press this button while pressing and holding the DATA dial to

move to the next mark. On the

BROWSE

If a file is selected, the file is loaded and the unit returns to the Home Screen and stops.

Screen, press this button to move down a level.

o 7 (playback) button

When the Home Screen is displayed and playback is stopped, press this button to start playback.

During playback, press this button to start jump-back playback. (See “Moving back a few seconds for replay (jump-back

playback)” on page 72.) When a file or folder is selected in the

button to return to the Home Screen and play the file or the first file in the folder from the beginning.

p SLATE button

Press and hold during playback to record a slate stone. (See “Adding slate tones” on page 62.)

a 0 (record) button

Press when stopped to start recording standby Press when recording to pause recording (resume recording

standby).

BROWSE

screen, press this

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Left side panel

s 1/L connector (XLR/TRS)

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

XLR (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) TRS (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)

d 3-4 connector (φ3.5mm stereo mini jack)

This TRS analog input jack can provide plug-in power. TRS (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)

f 2/R connector (XLR/TRS)

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

XLR (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) TRS (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)

CAUTION

•

Confirm that phantom power is OFF before connecting a line level device to a 1/L connector or 2/R connector. If you connect a line level device while phantom power is being supplied, that device and this unit could be damaged.

•

When using a condenser microphone, before connecting to and disconnecting from a 1/L connector or 2/R connector, confirm that the phantom power for that jack is OFF. If you connect or disconnect a mic while phantom power is being supplied, that mic and this unit could be damaged.

•

Do not connect an unbalanced dynamic mic to an XLR connector when phantom power is being supplied. Doing so could damage that mic and this unit.

g CAMERA IN connector (φ3.5mm stereo mini jack)

Connect to the audio output of a camera. Refer to the camera’s operation manual to identify this connector

on the camera. (See “Camera connection and attachment” on page 39.)

h REMOTE connector (φ2.5mm TRS jack)

Connect a TASCAM RC-3F footswitch or TASCAM RC-10 wired remote control (both sold separately) here to enable remote starting and stopping of playback and other functions. (See “11 – Using the REMOTE jack” on page 89.)

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j CAMERA OUT volume control

Use to adjust the volume output from the CAMERA OUT connector.

k CAMERA OUT connector (φ3.5mm stereo mini jack)

Connect a camera external mic here. Refer to the camera’s operation manual to identify this connector

on the camera. (See “Camera connection and attachment” on page 39.)

Right side panel

l SD card slot

Insert an SD card here.

; button

Press and hold this button to turn the unit’s power ON or OFF(Standby). (See “Turning the power on and off (putting it in standby)” on page 35)

z HOLD switch

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

All buttons are inoperative when hold is ON.

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x USB port

Use the included USB cable to connect with a computer USB port. (See “9 – Connecting with a computer” on page 82.)

Power can be supplied through the USB cable provided with the unit or an AC adaptor (sold separately: TASCAM PS-P515U).

CAUTION

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

c PHONES volume control

Use to adjust the volume output from the PHONES jack.

v PHONES jack (φ3.5mm stereo mini jack)

Connect stereo headphones to this stereo mini jack. Use the PHONES control to adjust the volume.

CAUTION

Before connecting headphones, lower the PHONES volume to the minimum level. Failure to do so could result in a sudden loud noise that could harm hearing, for example.

b LINE OUT volume control

Use to adjust the volume output from the LINE OUT jack.

n LINE OUT jack (φ3.5mm stereo mini jack)

Use this to connect with the line input jack of an amp or other equipment.

Use the LINE OUT control to adjust the volume.

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Rear panel

m Battery compartment cover

, Battery compartment

Install batteries (4 AA batteries) in this compartment to power the unit. (See “Using AA batteries” on page 32.)

2 – Names and functions of parts

Top panel

. DSLR attachment bracket

Use this bracket, which is preinstalled on the unit, with the DSLR mounting screw.

If you do not want to use this bracket, use a coin or other tool to remove the four attachment screws.

/ DSLR mounting screw (1/4-inch)

Use to attach this unit to the bottom of a camera or a rack that supports camera mounting screws, for example.

Bottom Panel

! Tripod mounting threads (1/4-inch)

Use to attach this unit to a tripod.

CAUTION

•

Tighten the unit securely to the tripod or microphone stand to prevent it from falling off.

•

Place the tripod or microphone stand on a level surface when using it with this unit.

•

Some tripods have different screw specifications that make direct connection impossible. Use a commercially-available adapter with such tripods.

@ Video camera pin hole

When using a tripod with a pin for video cameras, align this hole with the pin when attaching the unit to the tripod.

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Home Screen

NOTE

When monitoring, some meters, icons and other items will change to recording screen appearance.

1 Monitoring mode

This shows what audio is now being monitored.

Indicator Meaning

MIX

Mix of channels 1-4, or dual recording mode main file

Indicator Meaning

2-M Right channel of dual recording mode main file 2-S Right channel of dual recording mode sub file CH3 Channel 3 sound input 3-M Left channel of dual recording mode main file 3-S Left channel of dual recording mode sub file CH4 Channel 4 sound input 4-M Right channel of dual recording mode main file 4-S Right channel of dual recording mode sub file

2 Repeat playback setting

One of the following icons appears according to the current setting.

Single file playback Single file repeat playback All file repeat playback

3 Playback area

This shows the current playback file area.

ALL

All files in the MUSIC folder

FOLDER

All files in the selected folder

4 Current playback file number/total number of files

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

5 Elapsed time

This shows the elapsed time (hours: minutes: seconds) of the current file.

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6 Power supply status

When a battery is being used, a battery icon shows the amount of power remaining in bars (“ ”, “ ”, “ ”).

The battery is almost dead and the power will soon turn off (standby) if the icon has no bars “ ”.

When using the PS-P515U AC adaptor (sold separately) or USB bus power, “ ” appears.

NOTE

Sometimes a or conducting other demanding operations even when battery power remains.

7 Recorder operation status

This icon shows the recorder operation status.

Indicator Meaning

8 9 7 , m / .

8 Level meter

These show the levels of the input playback signals.

Battery Low

Stopped Paused Playing back Fast-forwarding Fast-rewinding Skipping forward Skipping backward

warning appears when recording

9 Track status display

This icon changes according to the recording mode.

Indicators (examples)

/ / / Monitoring in MONO mode / Monitoring in STEREO mode

0 Playback position display

The current playback position is shown by a bar. As playback progresses, the bar extends to the right.

q File name

This shows the name of the file playing back unless there are multiple files recorded in 4-channel recording mode or dual recording mode. In these cases, it shows the project name.

w Remaining time

This shows the remaining time (hours: minutes: seconds) of the current file.

Meaning

Playing a file recorded in MONO or STEREO mode

Playing a file recorded in DUAL MONO or DUAL ST mode or monitoring in these modes

Playing a file recorded in 4CH mode or monitoring in this mode

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e Level align status

This icon shows whether the level align function is on or off. (See “Increasing the perceived overall sound pressure to enhance listenability (Level Alignment)” on page 77.)

Level align function off Level align function on

r Playback equalizer status

This icon shows whether the playback equalizer is on or off. (See “Using the playback equalizer” on page 78.)

Playback equalizer off Playback equalizer on

t Peak value in decibels (dB)

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

Recording Screen

1 Monitoring mode

This shows what audio is being monitored now.

Indicator Meaning

MIX

SUB Dual recording mode sub file 1+2 Mix of channels 1-2 3+4 Mix of channels 3-4 CAM CAMERA IN jack sound input CH1 Channel 1 sound input 1-M Left channel of dual recording mode main file 1-S Left channel of dual recording mode sub file CH2 Channel 2 sound input 2-M Right channel of dual recording mode main file 2-S Right channel of dual recording mode sub file CH3 Channel 3 sound input

Mix of channels 1-4, or dual recording mode main file

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Indicator Meaning

3-M Left channel of dual recording mode main file 3-S Left channel of dual recording mode sub file CH4 Channel 4 sound input 4-M Right channel of dual recording mode main file 4-S Right channel of dual recording mode sub file

2 Prerecording or Auto recording function status

“ ” appears when the prerecording function is ON, and in recording standby.

“ ” appears when the auto recording function is ON, and recording.

3 Recording format

This shows the file recording format. WAV16, WAV24, BWF16 or BWF24

4 Recording sampling frequency

This shows the file recording sampling frequency.

44.1kHz, 48kHz or 96kHz

5 Elapsed recording time

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

6 Number of recording channels

This shows the number of recording channels in the file. ST or MONO

7 Auto tone function status

This icon shows whether the auto tone function is on or off. (See “Using the auto tone function” on page 61.)

No icon Auto tone off Auto tone on

8 Recorder operation status

This icon shows the recorder operation status.

Indicator Meaning

09 0

9 input source

This icon shows the input source.

Indicators (examples)

0 Recording level meters

These show the levels of the input audio. The b mark at the –12dB position provides a guide when

adjusting the input levels.

Recording standby or Recording paused Recording Self-timer recording activated

Meaning

/ / / Mono recording mode input source / Stereo recording mode input source

Dual recording mode input source and

gain setting for the second recording (0 to –12)

4-channel recording mode input source

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q File name

This shows the file name that is automatically assigned to a recording file.

This shows the project name when there are multiple files recorded in 4-channel recording mode or dual recording mode.

w Remaining recording time

The remaining recording time on the SD card is shown in hours: minutes: seconds according to the recording mode, sampling frequency and recording format settings.

e Low cut filter status

This shows whether the low cut filter is ON/OFF. (See “Using the low-cut filter” on page 49.)

This icon is shown as light letters on a dark background if the low-cut filter is set to 40Hz, 80Hz or 2 or channels 3/4.

: Low cut filter off : Low cut filter on

r Limiter function status

An icon appears if the limiter function setting for channel 1, 2 or 3/4 is set to

: Limiter off : Limiter on

t SLATE button setting

This shows the SLATE button setting (enable/disabled). (See “Adding slate tones” on page 62.) : SLATE button disabled : SLATE button enabled

y Peak value in decibels (dB)

Peak input level values are shown digitally.

MONO

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. (See “Using the limiter” on page 48.)

120

Hz for channel 1, channel

Menu item list

Press the MENU button to open the menu are as follows.

Menu item Function Pages

REC MODE

INPUT SETTING Make input settings.

REC SETTING

AUTO REC

PLAY SETTING

BROWSE

OTHERS Show submenu items.

Set the recording source.

Make recording settings

Make auto recording settings.

Make play area, repeat playback and jump-back settings.

SD card file and folder operations

screen. The items in this

page 49, page 50, page 52, page 54 page 46, page 48, page 49 page 40, page 42, page 58, page 60, page 61, page 62

page 56, page 59

page 68, page 71

page 64, page 69 page 70 page 36, page 46, page 84, page 88, page 89

The

OTHERS

Submenu item Function Pages

INFORMATION

FILE NAME File name settings page 88 DATE/TIME Date and time settings page 36

REMOTE

SYSTEM Various system settings page 86

CAUTION

•

When in recording standby or recording, only the

SETTING

•

When recording, the

submenu appears when

screen. The menu items contained are as follows.

Information about the file, SD card, and system

Settings for the TASCAM RC-3F footswitch and TASCAM RC-10 wired remote control (both sold separately)

and

AUTO REC

screens are shown.

AUTO REC

OTHERS

is selected in the

setting cannot be changed.

page 84

page 89, page 90

INPUT

2 – Names and functions of parts

Using menus

Use the

screen to make various settings.

1. Press the MENU button to open the

2. Turn the DATA dial to select a menu item (highlighted), and press the DATA dial or / button to move to various settings screens.

Example: PLAY SETTING screen

3. Turn the DATA dial to select a menu item (highlighted) to be set.

Example: AREA is selected.

screen.

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4. Turn the DATA dial or / button to move the cursor to highlight the value of the setting.

5. Turn the DATA dial to change the setting.

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

This enables you to select a new item. Turn the DATA dial again

to select an item to be set.

7. Repeat step 3 to 6 as necessary to set each item.

8. To open the the MENU button.

To return to the Home Screen, press the Stop (8) [HOME]

button.

screen (or

OTHERS

submenu screen), press

Basic operation

Use the following buttons to operate the various screens.

MENU button:

Opens the

Stop (8) [HOME] button:

When any other screen is open, press this to return to the Home Screen. Use this to answer “NO” to a confirmation message.

DATA dial:

Turn the DATA dial to select items and change values on setting screens. You can also turn the D ATA dial to change the file playback position.

Press the DATA dial to confirm items selected on setting screens and to answer “Yes” to confirmation pop-up messages.

Press the DATA dial during recording to add a mark manually. (See“Adding marks manually to a recording” on page 59.)

While pressing and holding the data dial, press the . button to jump to the previous mark or press the / button to jump to the next mark. (See “Moving to a mark position” on page 59.)

/ button:

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

. button:

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

screen.

BROWSE

screen.

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Teac DR-60D User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Quick Start Guide

1 – Introduction

Features

Included items

Conventions used in this manual

Trademarks

About SD cards

Precautions for use

Precautions for installation

Beware of condensation

Cleaning the unit

User registration

2 – Names and functions of parts

Front panel

Left side panel

Right side panel

Rear panel

Top panel

Bottom Panel

Home Screen

Recording Screen

Menu item list

Using menus

Basic operation