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TASCAM DP-03SD
1 – Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of TASCAM’s 8-Track Digital
Portastudio, the DP-03SD.
Before connecting and using the unit, please take time to read
this manual thoroughly to ensure you understand how to
properly set up and connect the unit, as well as the operation
of its many useful and convenient functions. After you have
finished reading this manual, please keep it in a safe place for
future reference.
You can also download the Owner’s Manual from the TEAC
Global Site (http://teac-global.com/).
Features
This unit uses SD cards for multitrack recording of 2 tracks
simultaneously with up to 8 tracks of playback. Using the built-
in mixer functions, multiple tracks can be mixed down to stereo
to create a stereo master track.
Stereo master tracks created this way can be transferred to a
computer that is connected by USB.
Moreover, since transferring data between the unit and a
computer is possible, in addition to stereo master tracks, you can
also copy the data for individual tracks and back up song files to
a computer.
• 8-track Digital Portastudio that uses SD cards as recording
media
• Uses SD cards as recording media, and supports SDHC
standards for large capacity cards of up to 32GB
• Multitrack recorder functions include simultaneous 2-track
recording and 8-track playback (44.1 kHz, 16-bit)
• Nine 45-mm faders include eight track faders and one master
level fader
• Each track has independent REVERB and PAN adjustments
and track selection buttons, as well as volume faders and
track select (REC) buttons
• Input on two channels through standard 6.3-mm (1/4”) TRS
jacks, XLR connectors or built-in microphones
• XLR connectors can supply phantom power
• Built-in microphones can record mono tracks separately or a
stereo track together
• High-impedance guitar input supported by the standard jack
on INPUT A
• Graphic display (128 x 64 pixel) with backlighting
• Independent two-band equalizers can be used on each input
and playback track
• Mixing down to a dedicated master track possible
• Included mastering effects can be used on mixdowns of
master tracks
• Reverb effect can be adjusted independently for each
playback track
• Automatic punch in and out functions
• Track bounce function
• Track editing functions include COPY, MOVE, OPEN, CUT,
SILENCE, CLONE and CLEAN OUT
• Undo and redo functions, including multi-undo (and redo)
using an operation history
• Locate mark function
• Tuner and metronome functions
• WAV files and backed-up songs on the FAT partition of the SD
card can be moved and copied to a computer connected by
USB 2.0
• Punch IN/OUT and other functions can be assigned to and
controlled by foot switches (RC-3F, sold separately)
Product parts
The DP-03SD package contains the following items.
Take care when opening the package not to damage the items.
Keep the package materials for transportation in the future.
Please contact the store where you purchased this unit if any
of these items are missing or have been damaged during
transportation.
• Main unit ........................................................................................ 1
• AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-1225L) ............................................ 1
• Power cord for AC adaptor ...................................................... 1
• SD card (in the unit) ................................................................... 1
• Owner’s manual (this document)
.......................................... 1
The warranty is included at the end of this manual.
About this manual
In this manual, we use the following conventions:
• The names of buttons and controls are given in the following
typeface:
MENU
.
• Messages on the unit’s display are shown like this:
MENU
• Characters that appear on a computer display are given in
the following light typeface: OK
• The four buttons beneath the LCD display are called function
buttons, and are referred to as F1, F2, F3 and F4 from left to
right. The functions displayed at the bottom of the screen
above the buttons are sometimes shown after the button
name in parentheses (e.g. F4 (
¥
) button, F2 (
EXEC
)
button).
• “SD memory card” is sometimes abbreviated as “SD card.”
• Additional information is introduced in the styles below
when needed:
TIP
Useful hints when using the unit.
NOTE
Explanation of actions in special situation and supplement.
CAUTION
Instructions that should be followed to avoid injury, damage
to the unit or other equipment, and loss of data.
Intellectual property rights
• TASCAM and PORTASTUDIO are trademarks of TEAC
Corporation, registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows
7 and Windows 8 are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
• Apple, Macintosh, iMac, Mac OS and Mac OS X are trademarks
of Apple Inc.
