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DR-08

Linear PCM Recorder

D01104620A

OWNER’S MANUAL

This device has a serial
number located on the
bottom panel. Please record it
and retain it for your records.
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Summary of Contents for DR-08

Page 1: ...DR 08 Linear PCM Recorder D01104620A 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: ...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 stand tripod bracket or table specified by the...

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 08 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...

Page 6: ...e 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 removing microSD cards 33 Inserting a car...

Page 7: ...ng level manually 56 Recording 57 Starting a new file while continuing to record 58 Manually starting a new file during recording 58 Using timer recording 59 Recording the moment before pushing REC PR...

Page 8: ...Various Settings and Information Display 88 Other settings 88 Using the auto power off function 88 Setting the backlight 89 Setting the battery type 90 Using the stealth mode 92 Setting the contrast 9...

Page 9: ...ecording quality on page 43 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 HOLD switch on the...

Page 10: ...s or an amplification 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...

Page 11: ...pen for recording music and other situa tions where width and stereo image is important Open and rotated for recording meetings and other situations where sound comes from multiple directions Built in...

Page 12: ...tion allows files to be added to a list for playback Product components This product includes the following Main unit 1 microSD card installed in unit 1 AAA alkaline batteries 2 Micro USB cable 80 cm...

Page 13: ...s 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 injury damage to equipment or loss...

Page 14: ...n 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 trademarks or registered trademarks o...

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: ...playback A starting and B ending point status This shows this setting status of starting and ending points for A B repeat playback When a starting point is set is shown below the playback position bar...

Page 26: ...er is set to ON The speaker is set to OFF NOTE Even if the SPEAKER setting is ON no sound is output from the speaker when recording or in recording standby or when headphones or a moni toring system i...

Page 27: ...appears Menu structure Press the FUNCTION key to open the FUNCTION menu and press the SETUP key to open the SETUP menu Their menu items are as follows FUNCTION menu REPEAT Enable A B repeat playback F...

Page 28: ...JUMP BACK jump back time TIMER Make settings related to timer recording SPEAKER Turn the built in speaker ON OFF SYSTEM Make the following settings LR SWAP left right setting for built in mic DATE TI...

Page 29: ...values HOME key Opens the Home Screen When the Home Screen is open press to return to the previous screen The functions of the and keys are shown at the bottom of the screen The assignments of the ke...

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: ...ustration until it clicks into place NOTE When this unit is purchased new a microSD card is already inserted in the microSD card slot You can use this microSD card as it is for recording and play back...

Page 34: ...be used with the unit 1 Confirm that the microSD card is inserted and turn the power ON 2 If a new card or a card that has been formatted by a device other than this unit has been inserted the follow...

Page 35: ...ys to select the SYSTEM menu item 3 Press the Enter key to open the SYS TEM menu screen 4 Use the keys to select the DATE TIME item 5 Press the Enter key to open the DATE TIME setting screen 6 Press t...

Page 36: ...r USB bus power When using batteries we recommend that you replace them before they are completely dead Using the built in speaker to monitor playback To use this unit s built in speaker to listen to...

Page 37: ...nd then the SPEAKER setting screen is shown again 6 When you have finished making the setting press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen NOTE Even if the SPEAKER setting is ON no sound is output...

Page 38: ...fier and speakers Preventing accidental operation with the hold function To prevent accidental operation set the HOLD switch to HOLD to activate the hold function When hold is activated all keys are d...

Page 39: ...is useful for interviews and similar situations Setting the mics to record a wide stereo sound Spread the stereo microphone to the left and right Set this way the two microphones are spread widely lef...

Page 40: ...ding channels of the left and right microphones can be swapped When the microphone pair is open the left microphone should be set to the left channel and the right microphone should be set to the righ...

Page 41: ...etting and temporarily show the setting and then return to the LR SWAP setting screen 8 When you have finished making the setting press the HOME to return to the Home Screen Microphone position detect...

Page 42: ...ecording The pop up message does not appear if you change the microphone position when recording or in pre record mode If necessary use the LR SWAP setting from the SYSTEM menu to switch the setting s...

Page 43: ...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 44: ...PCM16 96 ST PCM 16 bit 96 kHz stereo PCM24 48 ST PCM 24 bit 48 kHz stereo PCM16 48 ST PCM 16 bit 48 kHz stereo PCM24 44 ST PCM 24 bit 44 1 kHz stereo PCM16 44 ST PCM 16 bit 44 1 kHz stereo PCM16 44 M...

Page 45: ...external microphone input or external device input When nothing is connected to the MIC EXT IN jack on the right side panel of the unit the built in microphone is set as the input Setting external inp...

Page 46: ...of the following The default value is LINE Display 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 t...

Page 47: ...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 48: ...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 49: ...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 50: ...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 51: ...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 52: ...etting 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 i...

Page 53: ...n 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 m...

Page 54: ...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 55: ...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 45 Adjusting the input level Using the aut...

Page 56: ...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 57: ...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 58: ...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 59: ...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 60: ...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 61: ...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 62: ...24 PCM24 44 ST 1 07 2 15 4 30 9 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...

Page 63: ...E FOLDER screen press the FUNCTION key to open the FUNCTION 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 64: ...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 66 Audio file A music file is...

Page 65: ...owing operations ADD TO LIST Adds the selected file to the Playlist See Playlist on page 74 DELETE Opens a pop up message where you can confirm whether you want to delete the selected file Press the Y...

Page 66: ...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 67: ...plit it 3 Press the FUNCTION key to open the FUNC TION 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 po...

Page 68: ...av 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 resulti...

Page 69: ...return to the Home Screen Press the No key to cancel erasing the file and return to the FUNCTION menu screen NOTE This unit cannot erase a file that is write protected To erase such a file connect th...

Page 70: ...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 71: ...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 72: ...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 73: ...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 74: ...DER screen operations see 5 File and folder operations FILE FOLDER screen on page 63 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 75: ...the FILE FOLDER screen NOTE For details about FILE FOLDER screen operations see 5 File and folder operations FILE FOLDER screen on page 63 4 Use the keys to select a file to add to the Playlist 5 Pres...

Page 76: ...the Playlist You can use this screen to edit the Playlist 1 Press the FUNCTION key to open the FUNC TION menu screen 2 Use the keys to select the FILE FOLDER menu item 3 Press the Enter key to open th...

Page 77: ...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 78: ...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 79: ...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 80: ...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 81: ...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 82: ...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 83: ...96 kHz 1 Press the FUNCTION key to open the FUNC TION menu 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 incre...

Page 84: ...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 85: ...r 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 da...

Page 86: ...n external drive named DR 08 Copying files to a computer 1 Click the drive named DR 08 on the computer display to show the SOUND and UTILTY folders inside it 2 Open the SOUND folder and drag and drop...

Page 87: ...er organizing folders by musical category or artist could be convenient Names given to subfolders and files are shown on the unit s Home Screen and the FILE FOLDER screen Ending the connection with a...

Page 88: ...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 89: ...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 90: ...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 91: ...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 NiMH nickel metal hydride batteries 7 Press the Enter ke...

Page 92: ...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 93: ...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 94: ...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 95: ...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 96: ...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 97: ...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 98: ...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 99: ...Total number of files Total number of folders Card size Total remaining recording time Operatin system information page This page shows information about the system firmware version Firmware version...

Page 100: ...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 e...

Page 101: ...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 08 to conduct FAT formatting of cards to be used w...

Page 102: ...oo 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 99...

Page 103: ...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 104: ...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 105: ...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 106: ...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 dB...

Page 107: ...z 20 Hz 22 kHz 1 3 dB 48 kHz 20 Hz 32 kHz 1 3 dB 96 kHz Requirements for connected computers Windows computer Pentium 300 MHz or faster 128 MB or more memory USB port USB2 0 recommended Macintosh comp...

Page 108: ...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 37 x 139 5 x 15 mm 1 457 x 5 492...

Page 109: ...nsional drawings 37 mm 15 mm 139 5 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 not...

Page 110: ...110 TASCAM DR 08 Notes...

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