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TASCAM DR-03

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Page 1: ...DR 03 Linear PCM Recorder D01132820A 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: ...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 stan...

Page 3: ...y 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...

Page 4: ...ations 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 deter...

Page 5: ...TASCAM DR 03 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...

Page 6: ...ions 30 Preparing the power 30 About the power supply 30 Using AAA batteries 30 Using USB bus power 30 Turning the power on and off 31 Turning the power on 32 Turning the power off 32 Inserting and re...

Page 7: ...REC PRE REC 57 Recording formats and times 58 5 File and folder operations FILE FOLDER screen 59 Navigating the FILE FOLDER screen 59 Icons shown on the FILE FOLDER screen 60 File operations 60 Folde...

Page 8: ...ion 84 Setting the backlight 85 Setting the battery type 86 Using the stealth mode 88 Setting the contrast 89 Reformatting the microSD card 90 Initializing unit settings 93 Viewing unit card and file...

Page 9: ...see Setting the recording quality on page 39 1 Insert batteries into the battery compartment on the back of the unit Align them with the indications in the compartment 2 Turn the power ON Slide the H...

Page 10: ...mplification system with speakers connect the equipment to the LINE OUT jack on the left side of the unit To listen using the unit s built in speaker turn the speaker ON For details see Using the buil...

Page 11: ...ithout changing pitch Automatic starting and stopping possible in response to input signals File splitting manually possible PCM files only Auto gain control and sound enhancement during recording REC...

Page 12: ...t 1 microSD card installed in unit 1 AAA alkaline batteries 2 Micro USB cable 80 cm 1 Warranty card 1 Owner s Manual this document 1 Please open the packaging carefully to avoid damaging the unit Save...

Page 13: ...tes and cautions TIP These are hints about how the unit can be used NOTE These provide additional explanations and special situations for example CAUTION These instructions should be followed to avoid...

Page 14: ...drives memory cards and the like An independent license for such use is required For details please visit http mp3licensing com Other company names product names and logos in this document are the tr...

Page 15: ...no circumstances will TEAC Corporation be responsible for the consequences of any illegal copying performed using the recorder About microSD cards This unit uses microSD cards for recording and playba...

Page 16: ...th bad ventilation or high humidity Beware of condensation If the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place or used after a sudden temperature change there is a danger of condensation vapor in the air...

Page 17: ...d the built in stereo microphone is disabled 2 Display This shows various types of information 3 key Press this key during playback or when paused during playback to return to the beginning of the rec...

Page 18: ...yback and when stopped press this key to skip to the next file Press and hold to search forward When a menu screen is open press this key to open menus and folders as well as to move between setting i...

Page 19: ...ump back a few seconds and continue playback 9 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 t...

Page 20: ...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 operatio...

Page 21: ...e to connect this USB port to a computer y microSD card slot Insert a microSD card here u REC LEVEL switch Use to set the recording level When set to LOW or HIGH the auto gain control function is acti...

Page 22: ...toring Sound is not output by this speaker when recording or in recording standby when headphones or a monitoring system is connected to the unit or when the speaker has been turned OFF in the unit se...

Page 23: ...ound quality enhancement function that can be used when recording indicator shown Sound quality enhancement during recording is ON indicator not shown Sound quality enhancement during recording is OFF...

Page 24: ...current or previous file 7 Playback file format This shows the format of the currently selected file Information about the file format of the currently selected file is shown after the icon When stopp...

Page 25: ...at the corresponding position e Playback file number total number of files The total number of files in the playback area and the current file number are shown r Repeat playback and playback area sett...

Page 26: ...d Recording Screen 1 Recorder operation status This icon shows the recorder operation status Icon Meaning Stopped or in standby Recording 2 Remaining recording time This shows the remaining recording...

Page 27: ...yback FILE FOLDER Work with files and folders on the card PLAY SPEED Set the playback speed SPLIT FILE Divide files DELETE FILE Delete files SETUP menu REC Make the following settings related to recor...

Page 28: ...RAST display contrast FORMAT INFORMATION Menu operation basics FUNCTION key Opens the FUNCTIONS menu When the FUNCTIONS menu is open press to return to the Home Screen SETUP key Opens the SETUP menu W...

Page 29: ...e shown at the bottom of the screen The assignments of the keys differ according to the screen Back Return to the previous screen Enter Open the sub menu or confirm the setting Next Move the cursor to...

Page 30: ...eries set the battery type so that the unit can accurately display the remaining battery charge and determine the necessary minimum remaining charge for operation See Setting the battery type on page...

Page 31: ...er is now supplied through the USB bus port The Home Screen opens automatically NOTE When power is available from both batteries and by USB power is supplied by the USB connection USB bus power priori...

Page 32: ...e HOLD switch toward When the following shutdown screen appears release the switch After the unit completes shutting down the unit s power is set to off CAUTION Always use the HOLD switch to put the u...

Page 33: ...his microSD card as it is for recording and play back There is no need to reinsert it Ejecting a card 1 Open the microSD card slot cover 2 Push the microSD card gently and it will come out of the unit...

Page 34: ...rd CAUTION Formatting erases all data on the card 4 When formatting is complete the Home Screen opens CAUTION When formatting confirm that the remaining battery charge is sufficient or use USB bus pow...

Page 35: ...nter key to open the DATE TIME setting screen 6 Press the Next key to cycle through the setting items in the following order year month day hour minute second Use the keys to set each item 7 Press the...

Page 36: ...dead Using the built in speaker to monitor playback To use this unit s built in speaker to listen to a recording that is playing back in the SETUP menu set the SPEAKER setting to ON 1 Press the SETUP...

Page 37: ...cording or in recording standby or when headphones or a moni toring system is connected Connecting monitoring equipment To monitor with headphones connect them to the LINE OUT jack To monitor with an...

Page 38: ...ted all keys are disabled Using the stand The folding stand included on the bottom panel of this unit can be used to raise the top of the unit slightly when placed on a flat surface By using this stan...

Page 39: ...to PCM or MP3 to suit your purposes including whether you want to prioritize sound quality or recording time NOTE PCM formats allow recording at higher quality than MP3 formats MP3 formats allow recor...

Page 40: ...z stereo PCM24 44 ST PCM 24 bit 44 1 kHz stereo PCM16 44 ST PCM 16 bit 44 1 kHz stereo PCM16 44 MO PCM 16 bit 44 1 kHz monaural MP3 320 ST MP3 320 kbps stereo MP3 192 ST MP3 192 kbps stereo MP3 128 ST...

Page 41: ...side panel of the unit the built in microphone is set as the input Setting external input When an external microphone the headphone jack of a portable CD player or another external audio device is con...

Page 42: ...lay Input source LINE External audio device the headphone jack of a portable CD player etc EXT MIC External microphone 7 Press the Enter key to confirm the setting and show a pop up with the setting b...

Page 43: ...ce low frequencies during recording for a clearer sound Unnecessary noise from the sounds of air conditioning and wind during outdoor recording for example can be reduced using the low cut filter Set...

Page 44: ...h the setting briefly and then return to the LOW CUT menu screen 8 When you have finished making the setting press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen Setting the recording quality when recordin...

Page 45: ...ct one of the following The default value is OFF Display Sound quality enhancement OFF None VOICE BOOST Voice enhancement TREBLE BOOST Emphasizes high frequencies MIDDLE BOOST Middle frequency enhance...

Page 46: ...t to automatically start and pause recording according to input sound levels 1 Press the SETUP key to open the SETUP menu screen 2 Use the keys to select the REC menu item 3 Press the Enter key to ope...

Page 47: ...m the setting and show a pop up with the setting briefly and then return to the AUTO REC ON OFF screen 10 Press the Back key to return to the AUTO REC menu screen 11 Use the keys to select the THRESHO...

Page 48: ...tting screen 15 When you have finished making the settings press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen Set the folder where recorded files are saved Set the folder where the file being recorded is...

Page 49: ...NOTE If you select PLAYLIST as the destination for saving new recorded files they are saved in the folder that contains the currently selected file Creating new folders Folders can be created to a ma...

Page 50: ...Yes key to create and open a new folder The newly created folder is set as the folder where recorded files are saved 7 When you are finished creating new folders press the HOME key to return to the H...

Page 51: ...device to the unit s MIC EXT IN jack using a stereo mini plug cable On the EXT INPUT setting screen set EXT INPUT to LINE See Setting external input on page 41 Adjusting the input level Using the aut...

Page 52: ...panel to MANUAL 2 Press the REC key to put the unit into recording standby The recording indicator blinks and the recording screen appears REC indicator 3 Use the and keys to adjust the input level Th...

Page 53: ...and the distance also change the sound quality Recording Use the following procedures after selecting the input adjusting the level and returning to the Home Screen NOTE If the REC LEVEL switch is se...

Page 54: ...e during recording You can manually create a new file during recording at any time Press the REC key during recording create a new file and continue recording CAUTION If the total number of folders an...

Page 55: ...ord only once or repeat recording daily 1 Press the SETUP key to open the SETUP menu screen 2 Use the keys to select the TIMER menu item 3 Press the Enter key to open the TIM ER menu screen 4 Use the...

Page 56: ...Use the keys to select the START END menu item 10 Press the Enter key to open the START END setting screen where you can set the timer starting and ending times 11 Use the Next key to select the time...

Page 57: ...message appears if you try to use the keys on the unit If you want to operate the unit during timer record ing slide the HOLD switch toward the HOLD position momentarily to disable the hold function R...

Page 58: ...00 PCM16 44 ST 1 41 3 22 6 44 13 28 PCM16 44 MO 3 22 6 44 13 28 26 56 MP3 320 ST 7 27 14 54 29 48 59 36 MP3 192 ST 12 25 24 50 49 40 99 20 MP3 128 ST 18 36 37 16 74 32 149 04 MP3 64 ST 37 16 72 32 14...

Page 59: ...FOLDER screen press the FUNCTION key to open the FUNCTIONS menu screen use the keys to select the FILE FOLDER menu item and press the key to open it This screen shows the contents of the folder that...

Page 60: ...older SOUND On the root level screen the SOUND folder is shown as the top level New folder New Folder New Folder appears next to an icon See Creating a new folder on page 62 Audio file A music file is...

Page 61: ...owing operations ADD TO LIST Adds the selected file to the Playlist See Playlist on page 70 DELETE Opens a pop up message where you can confirm whether you want to delete the selected file Press the Y...

Page 62: ...n the FILE FOLDER screen and press the Next key to open a pop up message where you can confirm whether you want to create a new folder Press the Yes key to create a new folder and open it Press the No...

Page 63: ...plit it 3 Press the FUNCTION key to open the FUNC TIONS menu screen 4 Use the keys to select the SPLIT FILE menu item 5 Press the Enter key to open the SPLIT FILE screen 6 Use the keys to adjust the p...

Page 64: ...v part after the split point After being split the _a file is selected CAUTION MP3 files cannot be split If the open capacity on the microSD card is low splitting might not be possible If the resultin...

Page 65: ...return to the Home Screen Press the No key to cancel erasing the file and return to the FUNCTIONS menu screen NOTE This unit cannot erase a file that is write protected To erase such a file connect th...

Page 66: ...at the current position Searching backward and forward On the Home Screen when stopped or during playback press and hold the and keys to search backward or forward Jumping back a few seconds during p...

Page 67: ...Enter key to confirm the setting and show a pop up with the setting briefly and then return to the JUMP BACK screen 8 When you have finished making the setting press the HOME key to return to the Hom...

Page 68: ...played the unit automatically continues playing from the beginning of the first file in the playback area 1 Press the SETUP key to open the SETUP menu screen 2 Use the keys to select the PLAY menu ite...

Page 69: ...confirm the setting and show a pop up with the setting briefly and then return to the MODE screen 8 When you have finished making the setting press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen NOTE The c...

Page 70: ...DER screen operations see 5 File and folder operations FILE FOLDER screen on page 59 5 Press the Next key to open the selected folder and show a list of files inside the folder This action also sets t...

Page 71: ...the FILE FOLDER screen NOTE For details about FILE FOLDER screen operations see 5 File and folder operations FILE FOLDER screen on page 59 4 Use the keys to select a file to add to the Playlist 5 Pre...

Page 72: ...he Playlist You can use this screen to edit the Playlist 1 Press the FUNCTION key to open the FUNC TIONS menu screen 2 Use the keys to select the FILE FOLDER menu item 3 Press the Enter key to open th...

Page 73: ...is not erased from the microSD card MOVE Use this to change the order of the selected file The file number is highlighted along with the file name Use the keys to change the file order in the Playlis...

Page 74: ...Home Screen Selecting a file for playback skipping On the Home Screen press the and keys to select the file that you want to play When in the middle of a file press the key to return to the beginning...

Page 75: ...is set at the beginning of the file and the ending point B is set at the end of the file If you want to repeat the playback of an entire file press the key without changing the A and B points 4 Durin...

Page 76: ...n A B repeat icon disappears During repeat playback the A B repeat icon also appears at the bottom left of the Home Screen A B repeat icon NOTE Press and hold the and keys to search The A and B points...

Page 77: ...n ON without setting A and B points in advance Enhancing sound quality during playback This unit has a filter that can enhance voice frequencies reduce noise and reduce high or low frequencies during...

Page 78: ...BOOST Emphasizes low frequencies LOW CUT Reduces low frequencies HIGH CUT Reduces high frequencies 7 Press the Enter key to confirm the setting and show a pop up with the setting briefly and then ret...

Page 79: ...screen 2 Use the keys to select the PLAY SPEED menu item 3 Press the Enter key to open the PLAY SPEED setting screen 4 Press the key to increase the playback speed and the key to decrease the playbac...

Page 80: ...the Home Screen 7 Press the PLAY key to begin playback at the speed that was set To restore playback to its original speed set the value to 100 in step 4 above or turn the function OFF in step 5 NOTE...

Page 81: ...by USB you can also remove the microSD card and connect it directly to a computer by using a card reader for example to perform the same operations CAUTION When connected to a computer by USB and dat...

Page 82: ...inserted correctly a Can t Save Data pop up message appears The unit appears on the computer as an external drive named DR 03 Copying files to a computer 1 Click the drive named DR 03 on the computer...

Page 83: ...unit ignores deeper folder levels Since this unit can be set to play the contents of a single folder organizing folders by musical category or artist could be convenient Names given to subfolders and...

Page 84: ...ce being last used until the unit s power automatically turns OFF when operating on batteries 1 Press the SETUP key to open the SETUP menu screen 2 Use the keys to select the SYSTEM menu item 3 Press...

Page 85: ...the Home Screen Setting the backlight Use the BACKLIGHT item to set the amount of time since being last used until the unit s backlight automatically turns OFF when operating on batteries 1 Press the...

Page 86: ...and then return to the BACKLIGHT setting screen 8 When you have finished making the setting press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen Setting the battery type Use the BATTERY TYPE item to set th...

Page 87: ...ress the Enter key to open the BAT TERY setting screen 6 Use the keys to set the battery type Options ALKALINE alkaline batteries default value Ni MH nickel metal hydride batteries 7 Press the Enter k...

Page 88: ...open the SETUP menu screen 2 Use the keys to select the SYSTEM menu item 3 Press the Enter key to open the SYS TEM menu screen 4 Use the keys to select STEALTH MODE 5 Press the Enter key to open the...

Page 89: ...T item to adjust the display contrast 1 Press the SETUP key to open the SETUP menu screen 2 Use the keys to select the SYSTEM menu item 3 Press the Enter key to open the SYS TEM menu screen 4 Use the...

Page 90: ...at the microSD card CAUTION If you format the card all files on it are erased When formatting use USB bus power or confirm that the remaining battery charge is sufficient If the batteries run out of p...

Page 91: ...o open the FOR MAT screen 6 Use the keys to select QUICK 7 Press the Enter key to open a confirmation pop up message 8 Press the Yes key to start quick formatting 9 When the quick formatting finishes...

Page 92: ...1 Conduct steps 1 to 5 of the Quick Formatting procedures above 2 Use the keys to select FULL 3 Press the Enter key to open a confirmation pop up message 4 Press the Next key to open a second confirm...

Page 93: ...e keys to select the SYSTEM menu item 3 Press the Enter key to open the SYS TEM menu screen 4 Use the keys to select INITIALIZE 5 Press the Enter key to open a confirmation pop up message 6 Press the...

Page 94: ...y to open the SETUP menu screen 2 Use the keys to select the SYSTEM menu item 3 Press the Enter key to open the SYS TEM menu screen 4 Use the keys to select INFORMATION 5 Press the Enter key 6 Use the...

Page 95: ...Total number of files Total number of folders Card size Total remaining recording time Operating system information page This page shows information about the system firmware version Firmware version...

Page 96: ...the file name to be the same as that of an existing file The SPLIT FILE function adds _a or _b to the end of the file name Before choosing the SPLIT FILE function connect the unit to a computer and ed...

Page 97: ...This message also appears if you FAT formatted the card using a computer connected by USB and if a new card is inserted in the unit Always use the DR 03 to conduct FAT formatting of cards to be used w...

Page 98: ...o close to the beginning or end of a track MAX FILE SIZE The file is larger than the designated size or the recording time exceeded 24 hours FILE FULL The total number of folders and files exceeds 999...

Page 99: ...atteries and disconnect the USB connection If the error message continues to appear please contact a TASCAM Service Center FILE OPERATION FAILED CAN T SAVE DATA PLAYER ERROR DEVICE ERROR WRITING FAILE...

Page 100: ...t is a WAV file confirm that it is of a compatible sampling frequency If it is an MP3 file confirm that it is of a compatible bit rate No sound is output Are headphones connected Is the SPEAKER set to...

Page 101: ...unnatural Confirm that the playback speed has not been changed I cannot erase a file Confirm that the file is not read only using a computer Files on this device do not appear on a computer Confirm t...

Page 102: ...Audio input and output MIC EXT IN jack Connector 1 8 3 5 mm stereo mini jack When set to MIC Input impedance 200 k Nominal input level LOW 45 dBV HIGH 61 dBV Maximum input level LOW 29 dBV HIGH 45 dBV...

Page 103: ...INE OUT 20 Hz 22 kHz 48 kHz EXT IN LINE OUT Requirements for connected computers Windows computer Pentium 300 MHz or faster 128 MB or more memory USB port USB2 0 recommended Macintosh computer 266 MHz...

Page 104: ...ion 1 W at Max Battery operation time when used continuously Alkaline batteries About 6 hours MP3 recording JEITA About 6 hours MP3 playback JEITA Dimensions W x H x D 44 x 125 8 x 15 mm 1 732 x 4 953...

Page 105: ...onal drawings 37 mm 15 mm 125 8 mm 44 mm Illustrations in this manual might differ from the actual product In order to improve the product specifications and appearance could be changed without prior...

Page 106: ...106 TASCAM DR 03 Notes...

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