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D01132820A
DR-03
Linear PCM Recorder
This device has a serial
number located on the
bottom panel. Please record it
and retain it for your records.
Serial number:
__________________
OWNER’S MANUAL
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury 2 Keep these instructions. from tip-over. 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 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. unused for
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION for products that use replaceable lithium Do not use batteries other than those specified. Do not • • batteries: there is danger of explosion if a battery is mix and use new and old batteries or different types of replaced with an incorrect type of battery. Replace batteries together. The batteries could rupture or leak, only with the same or equivalent type. causing fire, injury or stains around them. Caution should be taken when using earphones or Do
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH FOR U.S.A. CANADIAN ICES-003. TO THE USER CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA. 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 r
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TASCAM DR-03 5
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Table of Contents Preparing the power ................................................. 30 Quick Start Guide .........................................9 About the power supply ...................................... 30 1 – Introduction ..........................................11 Using AAA batteries ............................................ 30 Features .................................................................... 11 Using USB bus power .......................................... 30 Produc
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Table of Contents Setting the recording quality when recording File operations ........................................................... 60 (REC EQ) .............................................................. 44 Folder operations ...................................................... 62 Automatically starting and pausing recording ..... 46 Selecting a folder for recording and playback ..... 62 Set the folder where recorded files are saved ..... 48 Creating a new folder.....................
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Table of Contents Connecting to a computer by USB ............................ 81 Requirements for connected computers .................. 103 Copying files to a computer ...................................... 82 Other specifications................................................. 104 Copying files from a computer .................................. 83 Dimensional drawings ............................................. 105 Ending the connection with a computer.................... 83 8 – Various Se
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Quick Start Guide In this guide, we will show you how to record and until the unit starts up. Release the switch playback using this unit. when the unit starts. When the unit is shipped from the factory, a microSD card has already been installed and the recording format has been set to 16-bit, 44.1 kHz PCM. You can change the recording format to increase the quality of recording further or to make longer recording possible. For details, see “Setting the recording quality” on page 39. 3 S
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Quick Start Guide more. For details, see “Adjusting the input To listen using the unit’s built-in speaker, level” on page 51. turn the speaker ON. For details, see “Using the built-in speaker to monitor playback” on 4 Press the REC key to start recording. The page 36. REC indicator lights during recording. REC indicator Powered monitor speakers or amplifier and speakers Headphones 5 Press the STOP key to stop recording. 7 Use the + and – keys to adjust the playback volume. 6 Press the P
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1 – Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the File splitting manually possible (PCM files • only) TASCAM DR-03 Linear PCM Recorder. We hope that you will enjoy using this recorder for many Auto gain control and sound enhancement • during recording (REC EQ function) years to come. Please read this Owner’s Manual carefully in order to maximize your use of all the Manual recording level adjustment possible in • addition to two levels of automatic gain control unit’s features. Noi
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1 – Introduction microSD/microSDHC cards used as recording • Product components media 96 x 96 pixel LCD with backlight This product includes the following. • Playlist function allows files to be added to a • Main unit ..........................................................1 • list for playback microSD card installed in unit .........................1 • AAA alkaline batteries .....................................2 • Micro USB cable (80 cm) ................................1 • Warranty
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1 – Introduction Conventions used in this manual CAUTION These instructions should be followed to avoid injury, The following conventions are used in this damage to equipment or loss of data. manual. Keys, jacks and other parts of this unit and • Intellectual property rights other equipment are indicated in a bold font like this: HOME key. TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC Corporation, • Characters that appear on the display are shown • registered in the U.S. and other countries. like thi
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1 – Introduction Apple, Macintosh, iMac, Mac OS and Mac OS • Any data, including, but not limited to X are trademarks of Apple Inc. information, described herein are intended only MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology • as illustrations of such data and/or information licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. and not as the specifications for such data and/ Supply of this product does not convey a or information. TEAC Corporation disclaims license nor imply any right to distribute any w
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1 – Introduction About microSD cards This product is designed to help you record and reproduce sound works to which you own This unit uses microSD cards for recording and the copyright, or where you have obtained playback. microSD cards that are 64 MB - 2 GB permission from the copyright holder or and microSDHC cards that are 4 GB - 32 GB in the rightful licensor. Unless you own the size can be used. A list of microSD cards that have copyright, or have obtained the appropriate been tes
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1 – Introduction Precautions for placement Beware of condensation The environmental temperature operation range If the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place, • of this unit is 0–40° C (32–104° F). or used after a sudden temperature change, there is a danger of condensation; vapor in the air could Do not install in the following types of places. • condense on the internal mechanism, making Doing so could degrade the sound quality and/ correct operation impossible. To prevent this, or i
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2 – Names and functions of parts 1 Built-in stereo microphone Top panel This is a stereo electret condenser microphone. When a separate microphone or other external device is connected to the MIC/EXT. IN jack on the right panel, the input from that external microphone/device input is given priority, and the built-in stereo microphone is disabled. 2 Display This shows various types of information. 3 Â key Press this key during playback or when paused during playback to return to the
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2 – Names and functions of parts This operates as a function key on some 6 ¯ key menus. (The function is shown at the bottom During playback and when stopped, press this of the screen.) key to skip to the next file. Press and hold to When in record standby, this key adjusts the search forward. When a menu screen is open, recording level. press this key to open menus and folders, as well as to move between setting items and 4 HOME keys confirm setting values. Press to open the Home Scre
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2 – Names and functions of parts when stopped to start pre-record standby. Press during recording to create a new track and continue recording without interruption (track increment). 8 Á PLAY key Press when stopped to start playback. Press during playback to jump back a few seconds and continue playback. 9 ª STOP key Press to end recording standby or stop playback or recording at the current position. 0 FUNCTION key Press when the Home Screen is open to open the Function menu. Press w
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2 – Names and functions of parts w /LINE OUT jack Left side panel Connect headphones or the line input jack of an external device using a stereo mini-jack cable. e /HOLD switch Turn the power ON/OFF. Set the switch to the HOLD position to activate the hold function, which prevents accidental operation. When set to HOLD, none of the keys can be used. 20 TASCAM DR-03
