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TASCAM DR-05X
Table of Contents
1 – Introduction ....................................................................4
Features .................................................................................................. 4
Conventions used in this manual ................................................. 4
Trademarks and copyrights ............................................................ 4
About microSD cards ........................................................................ 5
Precautions for use ........................................................................ 5
2 – Names and Functions of Parts .......................................6
Front ........................................................................................................ 6
Front panel ............................................................................................ 7
Rear panel ............................................................................................. 7
Left side .................................................................................................. 8
Right side ............................................................................................... 8
Bottom.................................................................................................... 8
Home Screen ........................................................................................ 9
Recording screen ..............................................................................10
Playback Control screen .................................................................11
Menu item list ....................................................................................11
Using the menu .................................................................................13
Basic operation ..................................................................................13
3 – Preparation ................................................................... 14
Preparing the power supply .........................................................14
Using AA batteries .......................................................................14
Using an AC adapter (sold separately) .................................14
Using USB bus power .................................................................14
Turning the power on and off (standby mode) .....................15
Turning the unit on .....................................................................15
Turning the unit off (standby) .................................................15
Resume function ..........................................................................15
Setting the date and time .............................................................16
Inserting and removing microSD cards ....................................17
Inserting microSD cards ............................................................17
Removing cards ............................................................................17
Preparing microSD cards for use .................................................17
Using the built-in speaker .............................................................18
Connecting monitoring equipment ..........................................18
4 – Recording ..................................................................... 20
Setting file format, sampling frequency, type and
maximum file size .............................................................................20
Setting where files are saved........................................................21
Making input settings .....................................................................21
Placing the unit and making connections ..............................22
Recording with the built-in mics ............................................22
Recording with external mics (MIC IN).................................22
Recording an external device (EXT IN) .................................22
Adjusting the input level ...............................................................22
Manually adjusting the input level .......................................22
Using the LEVEL MODE function............................................24
Recording ............................................................................................25
Recording playback and input sounds together
(overdubbing) ....................................................................................25
Select the file you want to overdub ......................................25
Selecting file format ...................................................................25
Simultaneous listening to playback and input sound
(MONITOR MIX) ............................................................................25
Adjusting the input level ..........................................................26
Conducting overdubbing .........................................................27
Recording automatically (AUTO REC) ........................................27
Continuing to record in a new file (track incrementing) ....28
Manual track incrementation during recording ...............28
Automatic track incrementation by file size ......................28
Capturing a few seconds before starting recording
(PRE REC)..............................................................................................29
Self-timer .............................................................................................29
Using tone output ............................................................................30
Setting the AUTO TONE .............................................................30
Setting the AUTO TONE length ...............................................30
Adjusting the AUTO TONE volume ........................................30
Recording duration ..........................................................................31
5 – Working with Files and Folders (BROWSE screen) ..... 32
Screen navigation.............................................................................32
Icons on the BROWSE screen .......................................................32
File operations ...................................................................................32
Folder operations .............................................................................33
Creating a new folder ......................................................................33
6 – Playback........................................................................ 34
Adjusting the playback volume ..................................................34
Setting the playback area (AREA) ...............................................34
Selecting a folder for the playback area (1).............................35
Selecting a folder for the playback area (2).............................35
Using the playlist ..............................................................................36
Adding files to the playlist ........................................................36
Editing the playlist ......................................................................36
Selecting files for playback (skipping) ......................................37
Playing recordings ...........................................................................37
Pausing ............................................................................................37
Stopping .........................................................................................37
Searching backward and forward .........................................37
Repeat playback (REPEAT) .............................................................37
Special playback control functions ............................................38
Playback Control screen ............................................................38
Loop playback of a selection ...................................................38
Changing the playback speed (VSA) ....................................39
Setting the playback equalizer ....................................................39
Increasing the perceived overall sound pressure to
enhance listenability (LEVEL ALIGN)..........................................40
Using the jump function ................................................................40
Setting the jump back time .....................................................41
Setting the jump forward time ...............................................41
7 – Quick Operations ......................................................... 42
Features of the QUICK button ......................................................42
Quick menu ........................................................................................43
Deleting files ......................................................................................43
Dividing the selected file (DIVIDE) .............................................43
Overwrite recording ........................................................................44
Selecting a file to overwrite record .......................................44
Activating overwrite recording mode..................................44
Conducting overwrite recording ...........................................44
Checking the result of recording ...........................................44
Undoing and redoing ................................................................44
Ending overwrite recording mode ........................................44