Tascam DR-07, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...DR 07 Portable Digital Recorder D01055620A OWNER S MANUAL This device has a serial number located on the bottom panel Please record it and retain it for your records Serial number __________________...

Page 2: ...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 per...

Page 3: ...emble 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 ins...

Page 4: ...TION Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Information for Users on Collection...

Page 5: ...NSTRUCTIONS Note for the battery symbol bottom right two symbol examples This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Direct...

Page 6: ...date and time 19 Windscreen 21 3 Part Names and Functions 22 Top panel 22 Right side panel 25 Left side panel 26 Rear Panel 27 Bottom panel 27 4 Screen Overview 29 Home Screen 29 Record Screen 32 Set...

Page 7: ...yback area 60 Selecting a folder for the playback area 61 Selecting a file to set the playback area 62 Playlist 63 Adding tracks to the playlist 63 Editing the playlist 64 10 Browse Screen 67 Screen n...

Page 8: ...8 TASCAM DR 07 Table of Contents Card information page 80 System information page 81 15 LCD Menu List 82 16 Messages 85 17 Specifications 91 Dimensions 94...

Page 9: ...ile types for recording Other features Special playback functions include decreas ing playback speed without changing pitch and changing pitch without changing playback speed Copy audio files from a c...

Page 10: ...ntrols on the DR 07 Tracks and files are the same Tracks are files and files are tracks In this manual we usually use the word track when we are describing the playback of a song for example just as w...

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Page 12: ...other content distribution systems pay audio or audio on demand applica tions and the like or on physical media compact discs digital versatile discs semiconductor chips hard drives memory cards and...

Page 13: ...ve 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 Cleaning the unit To clean th...

Page 14: ...over on the left side of the unit The SD card is to be inserted in here If you try to force the SD card in the wrong way the slot and the card could be damaged so please use caution NOTE An SD card is...

Page 15: ...USB Be sure to turn off the unit s power before removing the card Inserting a new card The following pop up screen appears if you insert a new card in the unit Press the key to format the card so tha...

Page 16: ...with a computer In either case press to reformat the card TIP Always make backup copies of important files as soon as you can Write protected cards SD cards have write protect lock switches Unprotect...

Page 17: ...n the SETUP screen to set the type of batteries you are using see Select the type of batteries on page 77 Installing the batteries Slide the battery compartment cover on the back of the unit to open i...

Page 18: ...talled and the AC adapter is connected power will be supplied from the AC adapter CAUTION Use only the PS P520 AC adapter Using an AC adapter other than the specified can cause a malfunction fire or e...

Page 19: ...the unit is operating If you do so the unit cannot shut down properly and all unsaved data will be lost Lost data cannot be restored We recommend that you also save the data manually often Setting the...

Page 20: ...turns to the Menu Screen NOTE The contents of date and time settings last only several minutes if the power is not supplied by batteries or an AC adapter We recommend that you replace the batteries be...

Page 21: ...TASCAM DR 07 21 Windscreen By covering this unit s built in stereo mics with a windscreen noise caused by wind and other sources can be reduced 2 Preparation...

Page 22: ...one to the MIC IN jack on the rear panel 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 i...

Page 23: ...urn to the Home Screen 6 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 us...

Page 24: ...nit into recording standby When in standby this key flashes When in recording standby press this key to start recording The key lights while recording When recording press this key to pause recording...

Page 25: ...the display during adjustment t REC LEVEL volume Use this to adjust the input signal level of the built in microphone the MIC IN jack and the LINE IN jack y LINE OUT jack Use this to connect with hea...

Page 26: ...p HOLD switch Slide this to the left to turn the hold function ON All keys are inoperative when hold is ON When the card slot cover opened a SD card slot Insert an SD card into this slot See About SD...

Page 27: ...so on the Input Setting Screen NOTE 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...

Page 28: ...an be attached to a tripod or a mic stand CAUTION Always tighten all the screws on the tripod or the mic stand to avoid the risk of the unit falling and being damaged When using this unit while attach...

Page 29: ...e an overview of the appearance and operation of the Home Screen and the record screen as well as an overview of the screens for various settings Home Screen The items that appear on the Home Screen a...

Page 30: ...remaining battery power with more bars indicating more power When the battery power is almost gone the icon blinks warning that the power is about to turn OFF When using the AC adapter sold separately...

Page 31: ...sic Folder P LIST Files added to the playlist 8 Elapsed time Shows the elapsed time hours minutes seconds of the currently playing track 9 Remaining time Shows the remaining playback time of the curre...

Page 32: ...as playback proceeds Record Screen This screen opens when you press the RECORD key to start recording standby mode and stays open when you press the RECORD key again to start recording This status of...

Page 33: ...input appears as separate L and R channels 5 File name Shows the file name that is automatically assigned to the file being recorded 6 Input selection Shows the input source 7 Elapsed recording time...

Page 34: ...e also used to execute functions and display information for example in addition to making settings we call them setting screens in this manual Setting screen structure Most of the setting screens are...

Page 35: ...IST Edit the playlist erase and move tracks in it PLAY MODE Set playback mode Set single or repeat mode INPUT SETTING Select input source make built in microphone and MIC IN settings REC SETTING Make...

Page 36: ...he Record Screen is open press this key to open the menu of the Input Setting screen You can also make settings for items other than INPUT on the Input Setting screen Wheel Use the wheel to change the...

Page 37: ...ss this key to answer NO to a confirmation message TIP You can also use menus during playback Operation example In this example we will use the CUE REV SPEED item in the Setup Screen to change the for...

Page 38: ...ght part of the screen as shown in the preceding image there is additional information for the current screen below what is shown on the display When the icon appears there is additional information f...

Page 39: ...cro phone input jacks The following sections explain how to use the jacks to connect external devices See Selecting the input source on page 49 for more about making settings related to connections an...

Page 40: ...le to the LINE IN jack stereo mini jack on the right side panel NOTE The auto gain function and stereo mono switch ing cannot be applied to a signal input through the LINE IN Connecting monitors Conne...

Page 41: ...of the unit use the included USB cable to connect the USB port of the DR 07 and the computer CAUTION The unit cannot be used when connected with a computer by USB When connected USB connected appears...

Page 42: ...end the USB connection first follow the procedures for your computer to disconnect the DR 07 and then remove the USB cable The DR 07 automatically restarts See the computer manual for how to close the...

Page 43: ...se tracks you previ ously recorded with the DR 07 or another device Copying audio files from a computer 1 Connect the DR 07 to a computer See Connecting with a computer on page 35 2 Click the DR 07 dr...

Page 44: ...a including SD cards can fail it is a good idea to make back up copies of your recordings on your computer hard drive CD Rs or other media Managing the Music Folder from a computer You can manage the...

Page 45: ...start playback Stop playback During playback press the STOP HOME or key to stop or pause it at the current position Selecting tracks Use the and keys to select tracks both during playing and when play...

Page 46: ...ards or the key to search forwards NOTE Use the CUE REV SPEED item on the Setup Screen to change the search speed See Making system settings on page 74 Using the wheel to change the playback position...

Page 47: ...M DR 07 47 7 Playback Adjusting the volume Use the OUTPUT LEVEL keys to adjust the volume of the monitoring signal output from the LINE OUT jack The volume level appears on the display while being adj...

Page 48: ...that you want to record before you start recording 1 Press the MENU key to open the Menu Screen 2 Select the REC SETTING item to open the Recording Settings Screen 3 Use the FORMAT item to select the...

Page 49: ...f a CD it is a good idea to record WAV files If you have enough space 24 bit recording gives you extra head room allowing you to capture a greater dynamic range When recording rehearsals lectures and...

Page 50: ...level signal input to the right side panel LINE IN jack stereo mini jack CAUTION Use headphones to monitor when you are recording with a microphone If you use speakers to monitor the sound output from...

Page 51: ...or connecting a dynamic microphone or micro phone with a built in battery If set to ON the plug in power may damage such microphones LOW CUT The factory default setting of the low cut filter is OFF bu...

Page 52: ...e status of the TYPE POWER LOW CUT and LEVEL CTRL settings ST When TYPE is set to STEREO the icon appears as light letters on a dark background PWR When POWER is ON the icon appears as light letters o...

Page 53: ...vel The L R meter shows the input level If the input is too high a line remains at the right end of the level meter and the PEAK indicator to the left of the RECORD key lights Set the level as high as...

Page 54: ...evel is to raise it until the PEAK indicator lights while inputting as loud a noise as you expect to record When the PEAK indicator lights lower the input level until it no longer lights NOTE Press ST...

Page 55: ...track If you press the STOP HOME key after pausing a recorded audio file up to the moment that you paused recording is created Special functions during recording Track incrementing Incrementing the t...

Page 56: ...ing recording you can set the unit to automatically create a new file with an incremented file name and continue recording 1 Press the MENU key to open the menu list screen Select REC SETTING and pres...

Page 57: ...OFF default setting CAUTION If the unit has been in recording standby for less than two seconds only the amount of time that the unit has been in standby will be included Pre recording is not possible...

Page 58: ...recordings 1 Press the MENU key to open the menu list screen Select DIVIDE and press the key to open the DIVIDE screen 2 Use the wheel to locate the point where you want to divide the file NOTE You ca...

Page 59: ..._b at the ends of their names If you further divide a file that already has an _a at the end of its file name the split files will have the suffixes _a_a and _a_b This function cannot be used if the...

Page 60: ...the playlist as the playback area You can also use the Browse Screen to set a folder as the playback area TIP On the Browse Screen regardless of the playback area setting you can select any file on th...

Page 61: ...urrently selected folder PLAYLIST Set the playback area as the tracks in the playlist See Playlist on page 63 If there is no playlist defined a No PLAYLIST pop up appears Selecting a folder for the pl...

Page 62: ...rns to the Home Screen and the first file in the folder is selected This folder becomes the playback area regardless of the previous playback area setting Selecting a file to set the playback area Whe...

Page 63: ...he selected track starts playing In addition the folder that contains this track becomes the playback area regardless of the playback area folder set previously Playlist You can make a list of tracks...

Page 64: ...aylist The tracks are numbered in the order that they are added NOTE For an explanation of how to use the Browse Screen and how to select tracks see Screen navigation on page 67 Editing the playlist Y...

Page 65: ...or the STOP HOME key to cancel this operation For this operation it does not matter which track you select in step 2 All the files are removed from the playlist but they are not erased from the SD ca...

Page 66: ...66 TASCAM DR 07 In the above example the 4th track has been moved to the 3rd track position 3 Press the key to complete the move and return to the ordinary Playlist Screen 9 Playback Area and Playlist...

Page 67: ...onnect the DR 07 with a computer by USB or mount the SD card on a computer using a card reader or other input you can change the folder structure within the Music Folder and erase files from the compu...

Page 68: ...der This icon shows folders that do not contain subfolders Open folder The contents of the folder marked with this icon currently appear on this screen File operations Select the desired audio file on...

Page 69: ...left as is Folder operations Select the desired folder on the Browse Screen and press the key to open the pop up window that is shown below NOTE When the BROWSE screen is open and an audio file is sel...

Page 70: ...ration However if you try to create a new folder inside a second level subfolder the message Layer too deep appears and the folder is not made ALLDEL All files in the selected folder are deleted but s...

Page 71: ...layback control functions Use the Playback Control Screen to set the play back control functions When the Home Screen is displayed press and hold the PB CONT key to open the Playback Control Screen Af...

Page 72: ...and the normal speed Since the speed adjustment range is 50 to 16 in 1 increments the slowest speed setting is half the original speed NOTE Briefly pressing the PB CONT key to turn the speed setting f...

Page 73: ...ge the key to any value besides 0 the key change function turns ON and the icon appears on the Home Screen as light letters on a dark background Use the FINE TUNE item to adjust the pitch up or down i...

Page 74: ...O LOOP key during playback to set the point when you want to start loop playback The current position is set as the IN point 2 Press the I O LOOP key at the point when you want loop playback to stop T...

Page 75: ...ollowing options OFF All tracks in the playback area are played in sequence one time This setting is the ordinary playback mode SINGLE The selected track is played once without repeating The icon appe...

Page 76: ...search speed Use the CUE REV SPEED item to set the speed of forward and backward searching when pressing and holding the and keys Options x2 x4 x8 factory setting x10 Turning the unit power OFF autom...

Page 77: ...item to restore the various settings of this unit to their factory settings 1 Select INITIALIZE and press the key to highlight Exec 2 Press the key again to open a confirmation pop up window 3 Press t...

Page 78: ...ve to wait a while NOTE Full formatting of a 2GB SD card takes about 20 minutes or more depending on the type of SD card 1 Select the FULL FORMAT item and press the key to highlight Exec 2 Press to op...

Page 79: ...information about the currently playing file Card information page CARD Shows the use status of the currently inserted SD card System information page SYSTEM Shows the unit s system setting informatio...

Page 80: ...ears Card information page The CARD page shows the status of the currently inserted SD card TOTAL MUSIC Shows the number of playable files contained by the Music Folder TOTAL FOLDER Shows the total nu...

Page 81: ...he DR 07 s system settings and firmware version CUE REV SPD Shows the speed of forward and backward searching AUTO OFF Shows the automatic power OFF setting BACKLIGHT Shows the automatic backlight OFF...

Page 82: ...tion Item Descriptions INFORMATION FILE 1 3 File information display CARD 2 3 SD card information display SYSTEM 3 3 System information display BROWSE File operation in SD card PLAYLIST Edit the playl...

Page 83: ...n Off of the phantom power to the MIC input LOW CUT Set the Low Cut Filter OFF 40 Hz 80 Hz 120 Hz LEVEL CTRL Set the control function of the MIC input level OFF AUTO Limiter REC SETTING FORMAT Set the...

Page 84: ...time when operated by batteries Off 3 min 5 min 10 min 30 min BACKLIGHT Set the auto backlight turn off time Off 5 sec 10 sec 15 sec 30 sec CONTRAST Set the LCD contrast BATTERY TYPE Set the battery...

Page 85: ...same file name already exists when a new file is created when the Divide is used File not found The audio file cannot be found or is corrupted Check the file using a computer Non Supported The audio f...

Page 86: ...he Playlist See Adding tracks to the playlist on page 63 PLAYLIST FULL You cannot add more than 99 tracks to the Playlist Erase an unneeded file from the Playlist and then add the new file See Editing...

Page 87: ...press to FAT format the entire card CAUTION Execution of FAT formatting erases all data currently on the card File Not Found Make Sys File The system file is missing This unit requires a system file...

Page 88: ...unnecessary files or move them to your computer to make open space Layer too Deep A folder cannot be created below this level Can t Divide The position set for division is not suitable song beginning...

Page 89: ...any of these errors occur turn the DR 07 power OFF and restart the unit If the error message continues to appear contact a TEAC Repair Center File Error Can t Save Data Player Error Device Error Writi...

Page 90: ...f any of these errors occur turn the DR 07 power OFF and restart the unit If the error message continues to appear contact a TEAC Repair Center System Error 3 System Error 4 System Error 5 System Erro...

Page 91: ...to MID 32 dBV GAIN set to LOW Maximum input level 48 dBV GAIN set to HIGH 32 dBV GAIN set to MID 16 dBV GAIN set to LOW LINE IN input Jack 3 5 mm phone stereo Input impedance 23 k Nominal input level...

Page 92: ...44 1 48 kHz sampling frequency VBR playback only ID3 tag support up to Ver 2 4 WAV files 44 1 48 kHz sampling frequency 16 24 bit rate Recording medium SD card 64 MB 2 GB or SD HC card 4 32 GB File s...

Page 93: ...Windows Pentium 300 MHz or faster 128 MB or more memory USB port USB 2 0 recommended Macintosh Power PC iMac G3 G4 266 MHz or faster 64 MB or more memory USB port USB 2 0 recommended Recomended USB h...

Page 94: ...sions Specifications and external appearance may be changed without notification to improve the product Illustrations and other depictions in the owner s manual may differ in part from the actual prod...

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