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DR-1

Portable Digital
Recorder

D01019410B

Quick Start Guide

This device has a serial number
located on the bottom panel.
Please record it and retain it for
your records.
Serial number:
__________________

Summary of Contents for DR-1

Page 1: ...DR 1 Portable Digital Recorder D01019410B Quick Start Guide This device has a serial number located on the bottom panel Please record it and retain it for your records Serial number __________________...

Page 2: ...to radio communications 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...

Page 3: ...stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unpl...

Page 4: ...4 TASCAM DR 1 SAFETY INFORMATION...

Page 5: ...aration for monitoring 12 Resetting the unit 13 3 Recording 14 Recording with the built in microphone 14 Recording with other sources 16 Erasing files 18 4 Playback 20 5 Overdubbing 22 Preparation for...

Page 6: ...r parts Furthermore you can apply built in effects to the input signal You can also record musical pieces that you are practicing using the unit s input jacks and copy music saved on a computer to thi...

Page 7: ...TASCAM web site http www tascam com Cleaning the unit Use a dry soft cloth to wipe the unit clean Do not clean the unit with a chemically treated cloth or substances such as benzene thinner and alcoho...

Page 8: ...ess the cover down in the direction of the arrow to open it Insert the included SD card in the SD card slot and push it until it clicks fully into place Removing the SD card Press the inserted SD card...

Page 9: ...DR 1 battery When shipped new the specialized battery included or purchased separately is not charged so it must be charged before using the unit Charge the battery by connecting the DR 1 with the ba...

Page 10: ...the battery DR 1 batteries can also be purchased separately so you can prepare spare batteries as necessary If you connect an AC adapter purchased separately it also charges the battery in the unit Th...

Page 11: ...rging the battery connecting the DR 1 to a computer using the included USB cable allows other functions to be performed including the copying of audio files Connect the unit when ever you want to use...

Page 12: ...ation for monitoring Connect headphones or a monitoring system speakers with built in amplifiers stereo system etc to the LINE OUT jack Headphones Speakers with built in amplifiers stereo systems etc...

Page 13: ...ole If the DR 1 is behaving abnormally push the end of a paperclip or similar item into this hole to press a button inside the unit This turns the power OFF and resets the DR 1 s system CAUTION Do not...

Page 14: ...key on the right side panel to open the Input Setting screen INPUT appears highlighted 2 Press the You can now select the input 3 Use the wheel to select INT MIC1 setting the built in microphone as th...

Page 15: ...hown by the L R meter on the Record Screen If the input level is too high a mark remains at the right end of the bar and the red PEAK indicator next to the screen lights Set the level so that the PEAK...

Page 16: ...ding to the file type wav or mp3 For example if the first recorded file is WAV type the file is named DR000000 wav Recording with other sources Instead of using the built in microphone you can record...

Page 17: ...to INT MIC1 on the INPUT SETTING screen 3 Press the key to select the INPUT item and turn the wheel to the right to show the MIC1 setting sub menu where you can set stereo mono turn plug in power ON...

Page 18: ...e BROWSE screen 1 Press the MENU key to open the Menu Screen 2 Use the wheel to select BROWSE and press the key The Browse Screen opens 3 Use the wheel to select the file you want to erase and press t...

Page 19: ...not to erase the file NOTE In addition to erasing files you can manage the folder structure of this unit for example to catego rize recorded files See the Browse Screen chapter in the Owner s Manual f...

Page 20: ...back 2 Use the OUTPUT VOLUME keys to adjust the monitoring level TIP The playback position display bar on the Home Screen shows the current playback position of the file NOTE After recording is finish...

Page 21: ...or the STOP HOME key Playback stops at the current position To return to the beginning of the file press the key NOTE When multiple files have been recorded you can use the keys to select a file You c...

Page 22: ...tion example mixes in the sound of a built in microphone but you can also mix in the sound from an external microphone or the LINE IN input Preparation for overdubbing Ordinarily whether a recorded tr...

Page 23: ...ey to start playback and check the volume balance with the input vocal or instrument sound 3 Use the MIX BALANCE keys to adjust playback volume as necessary The volume position is shown in a bar in th...

Page 24: ...ying along with the prerecorded music immediately 8 Press the STOP HOME key to stop recording NOTE The mixed signal is recorded as a new file The original playback file is not erased By recording repe...

Page 25: ...unes etc to copy CD tracks to the computer as MP3 or WAV type files See the owner s manual or help files for specific operation procedures and other infor mation related to the application or computer...

Page 26: ...he VSA function ON you can change the speed without changing the pitch The following procedure explains how to change the speed without changing the pitch 1 From the Home Screen press and hold the PB...

Page 27: ...NTROL key The icon appears highlighted in inverse in the upper part of the display to show that a speed control function VSA and or SPEED function is active TIP You can turn the speed control function...

Page 28: ...ss and hold the PB CONTROL key to open the Playback Control screen 2 Use the wheel to select KEY and press the key The current KEY value appears highlighted in inverse 3 Use the wheel key to change th...

Page 29: ...of this function depends on the sound source 1 When the Home Screen is displayed press and hold the PB CONTROL key to open the Playback Control screen 2 Use the wheel to highlight the PART CANCEL ite...

Page 30: ...the Part Cancel function Changing these settings might increase the effectiveness of this function For details see Reducing the sound of vocals and solo instruments in the Owner s Manual Turn the MON...

Page 31: ...to start loop playback again If you press the I O key the loop interval setting is erased Using effects This unit has built in effects These effects can be used on all the inputs the built in micropho...

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