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TASCAM  DR-10L

Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...........................2
Introduction.........................................................................4
Features .................................................................................4
Included items ....................................................................5
Conventions used in this manual ................................5
Trademarks and copyrights ...........................................6
Precautions for placement and use ...........................6
Cleaning the unit ...............................................................6
Beware of condensation .................................................6
Using the TEAC Global Site ............................................6
Product registration .........................................................6
Names and functions of parts ......................................6

Front ..................................................................................................6

Rear ....................................................................................................7

Sides ..................................................................................................7

Top ......................................................................................................8

Preparation ..........................................................................8

Power sources .............................................................................8

Using a AAA battery................................................................8

Power supply status indicator ..........................................9

Connecting a Microphone .............................................9
Turning the unit on and off ...........................................9

Turning the unit on ..................................................................9

Shutting down ...........................................................................9

Turning off automatically ....................................................9

Installing a microSD card ............................................. 10
Handling microSD cards .............................................. 10

Precautions when handling microSD cards .........10

Recording durations when using microSD cards ..10

Connecting with a computer ......................................11
Starting and stopping recording ..............................11
Playback and searching backward/forward .........12

Checking the remaining recording capacity of 

the microSD card .............................................................12
Making menu settings ...................................................12
Menu structure .................................................................13
Messages .............................................................................17
Making settings using a text file ...............................18

Settings file ................................................................................18

Settings file format explanation...................................18

Specifications ................................................................... 20

Ratings...........................................................................................20

Input/output ratings............................................................20

Audio performance ..............................................................20

General .........................................................................................20

Dimensional drawings........................................................22

Introduction

Thank you very much for purchasing this TASCAM 

product.
Before using this unit, read this Owner's Manual 

carefully so that you will be able to use it correctly 

and enjoy working with it for many years. After you 

have finished reading this manual, please keep it in a 

safe place for future reference.
You can also download this Owner's Manual from 

the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/).

Features

• 

Micro sized PCM Recorder for Lavalier / Lapel (pin) 

microphones.

• 

Uses microSD and micro SDHC cards as recording 

media

• 

Recording linear PCM (WAV/BWF) files in 

44.1/48kHz 16/24-bit, mono/poly formats 

possible.

• 

Time track incrementing function allows a 

recording to be split by creating a new file at 

regular intervals (about 15 minutes) without 

interrupting recording.

• 

Limiter function automatically reduces parts 

where the input level is too high to suitable levels.

• 

Low cut filter is useful for reducing low-frequency 

noise.

• 

Dual recording function allows two files to be 

recorded simultaneously at different levels. (Only 

when file type is set to MONO.)

• 

Sliding switch for recording operation protects 

against misoperation.

• 

File name format can be set to use a user-defined 

word or the date.

Summary of Contents for DR-10L

Page 1: ...DR 10L Micro Linear PCM Recorder with Lavalier Microphone D01303020B OWNER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...PARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES 003 CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME A LA NORME NMB 003 DU CANADA Declaration of Conformity Model Number DR 10L Trade Name TASCAMResponsible Respo...

Page 3: ...ct uses batteries Misuse of batteries could cause a leak rupture or other trouble Always abide by the following precautions when using batteries Never recharge non rechargeable batteries The batteries...

Page 4: ...ut output ratings 20 Audio performance 20 General 20 Dimensional drawings 22 Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing this TASCAM product Before using this unit read this Owner s Manual careful...

Page 5: ...reen Belt clip 1 Soft case 1 USB cable 1 Owner s Manual this document including warranty 1 8 8 Lavalier microphone pin microphone Clip Windscreen Lavalier microphone Conventions used in this manual Th...

Page 6: ...inner alcohol or other chemical agents Doing so could damage the surface or cause discoloration Beware of condensation If the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place or used after a sudden temperatu...

Page 7: ...hen the Home Screen is open press the 7 9 ENTER button to start file playback i i When the Menu Screen is open or a setting item is shown press the 7 9 ENTER button to confirm the selected item Use th...

Page 8: ...Connect the 3 5mm plug of the mic being used to this unit s IN jack After connecting it lock the connector of the mic cable using the jack screw lock Tip MIC BIAS Ring Open Sleeve GND NOTE Avoid exces...

Page 9: ...bout one second until the TASCAM DR 10L startup screen appears and the unit starts The Home Screen shown below appears after the unit starts up NOTE If the unit is not used for a few minutes the displ...

Page 10: ...this unit can be found on our web site Please access to a product page of this product from the TEAC Global Site http teac global com to find the list or contact the TASCAM customer support service m...

Page 11: ...start recording with this unit even when it is off 8 8 One touch recording When the unit is off slide and hold the o 0REC switch toward 0REC for about one second until the TASCAM DR 10L startup messag...

Page 12: ...e 4 Elapsed playback time NOTE During playback press and hold the MENU button to show the remaining time of the playing file When searching g g or t t will be shown If the search speed is increased th...

Page 13: ...r when signals that are very loud are input even if the LIMITER function is activated In such a case use the Menu Screen 01 MIC GAIN item to lower the mic input sensitivity or increase the distance fr...

Page 14: ...on the menu screen is set to POLY it will be reset to MONO when the 08 DUAL REC setting is changed to ON When this happens 07 FILE TYPE Cancel will appear in a pop up message This function is also ef...

Page 15: ...the following characters can be used _ TIP When using more than one of these units you can set the file name in advance to identify which units were used to record files This can be convenient when ed...

Page 16: ...ss the 7 9 ENTER button to confirm the date and time and return to the Menu Screen Use the j and k buttons to change the number at the cursor position 18 SYS INIT Initialize settings Sure YES NO Use t...

Page 17: ...e formatting is broken Use the DR 10L to format the microSD card Invalid Card The card might be abnormal Change the microSD card No Music File There is no file that can be played back on the microSD c...

Page 18: ...low_cut This indicates the Menu Screen 02 LOW CUT setting Notate it as off or on Example low_cut on low_cut limiter This indicates the Menu Screen 03 LIMITER setting Notate it as off or on Example li...

Page 19: ...27 date time This indicates the Menu Screen 17 DATE TIME time setting which is used for the built in clock Notate it with 8 half width ordinary characters including colons in a HH MM SS format using...

Page 20: ...udio performance 8 8 IN q PHONES input monitoring output 10k load Frequency response 20 Hz 22 kHz 1 2 dB Distortion 0 05 1kHz sine wave at maximum input level S N ratio 88 dB or higher PHONES volume m...

Page 21: ...ote Recording 48kHz 24 bit WAV About 15 5 hours Mic connected Headphones not connected Mic bias off Limiter off Dual recording off File type mono Recording 48kHz 24 bit WAV About 14 5 hours Mic connec...

Page 22: ...ttps tascam jp jp Phone 81 42 356 9143 1 47 Ochiai Tama shi Tokyo 206 8530 Japan TEAC AMERICA INC http tascam com Phone 1 323 726 0303 1834 Gage Road Montebello California 90640 USA TEAC MEXICO S A de...

Page 23: ...ucttoservice However ifthenecessaryrepairsarecoveredbythewarranty wewillpayreturn surfaceshippingchargestoanydestinationwithintheUnitedStates LIMITATIONOFIMPLIEDWARRANTIES Any implied warranties INCLU...

Page 24: ...Model Serial No Date of purchase http teac global com Owner s name Address Dealer s name Dealer s address X DR 10L Memo WARRANTY...

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