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Contents

Cover

1. Introduction

1-1.Conventions used in this manual

1-2.Features

1-3.Included items

1-4.Accessories sold separately

Using microSD cards

Batteries

Using an AC adapter

USB cables

1-5.Beware of condensation

1-6.Cleaning the unit

1-7.About TASCAM customer support service

2. Quick Start Guide

2-1.Preparation

Inserting microSD cards (sold separately)

Installing batteries (sold separately)

Starting up the unit

Making initial settings

2-2.Recording

Recording with the built-in mic

2-3.Playing files

Using the built-in speaker for monitoring playback

3. Names and functions of parts

3-1.Front

Operation buttons (1)

Operation buttons (2)

3-2.Back

3-3.Left side panel

3-4.Right side panel

3-5.Front panel

3-6.Recording Screen

3-7.Playback Screen

3-8.Menu structure

4. Preparation

4-1.Preparing the power supply

Using AA batteries

Using an AC adapter

Using USB bus power

4-2.Turning the unit on and off

Turning the unit on

Turning the unit off

4-3.Setting the display language

4-4.Setting the date and time

4-5.Inserting and removing microSD cards

4-6.Preparing microSD cards for use

4-7.Checking recorded sounds using the speaker for playback monitoring

4-8.Connecting headphones

5. Recording

5-1.Recording

5-2.Setting the recording format

5-3.Setting the sampling rate

5-4.Making input settings

Selecting input signals

Recording with the built-in stereo mic

Recording with external mics (EXT MIC IN)

Recording from external devices (LINE IN)

Setting the external input type

Using phantom power

5-5.Adjusting the input level

Setting the LEVEL MODE function

5-6.Selecting the recording mode

Mono recording mode

Stereo recording mode

4-channel recording mode

Overdub recording modes

5-7.Selecting input signals

5-8.Setting input gain

5-9.Input delay function

5-10.Connecting mid-side mics

5-11.Input solo monitoring function

5-12.Input muting function

5-13.Automatically starting recording (AUTO REC)

5-14.Dividing files during recording (track incrementation)

Manually incrementing files during recording

Automatically incrementing files by a set time

5-15.Reducing low frequency noise

5-16.Capturing a few seconds before starting recording (PRE REC)

5-17.Using tone output

Setting the AUTO TONE

Setting the AUTO TONE length

Adjusting the AUTO TONE volume

5-18.Self-timer function

5-19.Recording times

6. File and folder operations

6-1.Opening the Browse Screen

6-2.Screen navigation

6-3.Icons on the Browse Screen

6-4.File operations

INFORMATION

ADD LIST

FILE SWAP

FILE DELETE

PROJECT DELETE

6-5.Folder operations

SELECT

ALL DELETE

FOLDER DELETE

Creating a new folder

7. Playback

7-1.Playing files

Selecting files for playback

Starting playback

Stopping playback

7-2.Searching backward and forward

7-3.Adjusting the playback volume

7-4.Playback solo monitoring function

7-5.Setting the playback area (AREA)

7-6.Selecting the playback area folder (1)

7-7.Selecting the playback area folder (2)

7-8.Using the playlist

Adding files to the playlist

Editing the playlist

7-9.Repeat playback (REPEAT)

7-10.Special playback control functions

Loop playback of a selection

Changing the playback speed (VSA)

7-11.Setting the playback equalizer

7-12.Using the jump function

Setting the jump back/forward time

8. Quick Operations

8-1.Quick Menu structure

8-2.Quick Menu

8-3.Deleting files

8-4.Dividing the selected file

8-5.Dividing the selected file automatically at marks

8-6.Overwrite recording mode

Overwrite recording

Undoing and redoing overwrite recording

Ending overwrite recording mode

8-7.Dictation play mode

Transcribing recorded files

Adjusting playback speed

Enhancing playback sound

Ending dictation play mode

8-8.Mixdown

9. Mark functions

9-1.Adding marks manually

9-2.Adding marks automatically while recording

9-3.Moving between marks

9-4.Deleting marks

10. Using effects

10-1.Setting the effect

11. Mixer

11-1.Setting the mixer

11-2.Using the mid-side decoding function

Decoding while recording

Decoding during playback

Setting the mid-side decoding function

12. Tuning instruments

12-1.Setting the tuner

12-2.Tuning

13. USB connection

13-1.Powering the unit with USB bus power

13-2.Using as an SD card reader

Ending SD card reader connection

13-3.Using as a USB audio interface

Functions when in USB audio interface mode

Ending USB audio interface mode

14. Settings and Information

14-1.Viewing information (INFORMATION)

File information page (FILE)

Card information page (CARD)

System information page (SYSTEM)

14-2.System Settings (SYSTEM)

Setting the automatic power saving function

Setting the backlight

Adjusting the display contrast

Setting the battery type

Setting the phantom power voltage

Setting the language

Restoring the factory settings

Formatting microSD cards

14-3.Setting the date and time

14-4.Setting the file name format

File name format

Setting the WORD item

Resetting the file number

14-5.Accessing the Owner’s Manual page using a 2D code

15. Messages

16. Troubleshooting

17. Specifications

17-1.Supported formats

17-2.Input/output ratings

Analog audio input/output ratings

Control input/output ratings

17-3.Audio performance

17-4.Operating system and other requirements

17-5.Other

17-6.Dimensional drawings

18. Trademarks

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