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TASCAM DR-70D
Contents
1 – Introduction ..............................................4
Features ..................................................................................4
Conventions used in this manual ..................................4
About SD cards ....................................................................5
Precautions for use ......................................................5
2 – Names and Functions of Parts .................6
Front panel ............................................................................6
Rear panel ..............................................................................6
Left side panel ......................................................................7
Right side panel ...................................................................7
Top panel ...............................................................................8
Bottom Panel ........................................................................8
Home Screen ........................................................................9
Recording Screen ................................................................9
Menu item list .....................................................................10
Using menus .......................................................................11
Basic operation ..................................................................11
3 – Preparation ..............................................12
Powering the unit .............................................................12
(sold separately) ..........................................................12
Using USB bus power................................................13
(putting it in standby) .....................................................13
Inserting a card ...........................................................14
Removing a card .........................................................14
SD card write protection switches .......................15
Selecting the monitored signal ............................15
Setting the output gain ...........................................16
Adjusting the playback volume ...................................16
Camera connection and attachment ........................16
Setting the inputs .............................................................17
Using the top panel accessory shoe ..........................17
4 – Recording ................................................18
Setting the channels to record.....................................18
Adjusting the input balance .........................................18
Adjusting the input level ................................................19
Setting the recording input source ............................20
Using plug-in power .................................................20
Setting the input gain .....................................................20
Using the limiter ................................................................22
Using the low-cut filter ...................................................22
Compensating for mic distances .................................23
Setting the phase of each channel .............................23
This shows the file type, format and sampling
frequency used for recordings. ....................................23
Recording (MONO/STEREO/2MIX) ..............................24
Creating a new file without interrupting
recording (track incrementing) ....................................24
recording .......................................................................24
Simultaneously recording two files at different
input levels (DUAL REC) ..................................................25
Using the auto tone function .......................................26
Recording slate tones ......................................................26
Moving to slate tone positions ..............................26
Using mid-side microphones .......................................27
Recording duration ..........................................................28
5 – Working with Files and Folders
(BROWSE screen) ...........................................29
BROWSE screen navigation ...........................................29
Icons on the BROWSE screen ........................................29
File operations ...................................................................29
Folder operations ..............................................................30
Creating a new folder ......................................................30
6 – Playback ...................................................31
Playing recordings ............................................................31
