Tascam DR-05 Reference Manual
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- Page 1 User Manual of Product 1: Tascam DR-05X Stereo Handheld Digital Audio Recorder and USB Audio Interface, Black...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Effects Preset List ............43 Adjusting the input level (simple adjustment) ... 23 9-Tuning a Musical Instrument (Tuner)....44 Start the overdubbing ..........23 Using the tuner ...............44 Recording automatically (AUTO REC) ..... 24 Setting the tuner ............44 TASCAM DR-05... - Page 4 Setting the WORD item .......... 48 12–Messages ............49 13–Troubleshooting ..........51 14–Specifications ............52 Ratings ................52 Input/output ratings ............. 52 Analog audio input/output ratings ....52 Control input/output ratings ....... 52 Audio performance ............52 Other specifications ............52 Dimensional drawings ..........54 TASCAM DR-05...
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Page 5: 1-Introduction
1–Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM • Repeat playback and IN-OUT loop playback functions DR-05 Linear PCM Recorder. Please read this PB CONT button is available to show settings • Owner’s Manual carefully in order to maximize screens for playback speed control and IN-OUT loop your use of all the unit’s features. -
Page 6: Conventions Used In This Manual
“microSD memory card” is sometimes abbreviated as “microSD card”. • Additional information is introduced in the styles below when needed: We give hints and tips on using the DR-05 when you see this icon. NOTE A note provides additional explanations for special situations. -
Page 7: 2-Names And Functions Of Parts
Home screen. Use this button to Press this button during recording standby to answer “NO” to a confirmation message. turn off the self-timer function or change the time Press and hold this button to turn the unit’s power period. ON or OFF. TASCAM DR-05... -
Page 8: Front Panel
Home screen. Press this button during recording or recording standby to increase the input level from the built-in microphone or MIC/EXT IN jack. During adjustment, a pull-up window is shown in the display. TASCAM DR-05... -
Page 9: Left Side Panel
CAUTION provided with the unit or an AC adaptor (sold • Tighten the unit securely to the tripod or microphone separately: TASCAM PS-P520E). stand to prevent it from falling off. a microSD card slot • Place the tripod or microphone stand on a level surface Insert a microSD card into this slot. -
Page 10: Home Screen
Playback file number/total number of files The total number of files in the playback area and the number of the current file are shown. TASCAM DR-05... -
Page 11: Recording Screen
8 File name The file name that will automatically be given to recorded files is shown. 9 Recording mode Recording file format, sampling frequency, and stereo/mono ( ST / MONO ) status are shown. TASCAM DR-05... -
Page 12: Playback Control Screen
Playback of Selection (Loop Playback)” on page 37.) the loop playback function. NOTE Unlike the other screens, the QUICK button in this screen works to display the quick menu containing only the LEVEL ALIGN function, and no other functions will be available. TASCAM DR-05... -
Page 13: Using Menus
7 Repeat step 3 to 6 as necessary to set each item. 8 To open the MENU screen, press the MENU button. To return to the Home screen (or OTHERS submenu screen), press the ¤ (HOME) [8] button. TASCAM DR-05... -
Page 14: 3-Preparation
CAUTION • Never use any adaptor other than the designated PS- DR-05 can operate on two AA batteries, or through an P520E AC adaptor. Use of a different adaptor could cause optional AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P520E) or USB cable malfunction, fire or electric shock. -
Page 15: Start-Up & Shutdown
To start up the unit from the stopped state, press and The start-up screen is displayed, and then the Home hold the ¤ (HOME) [8] button until TASCAM DR-05 screen appears after the unit has started up. (start-up screen) is displayed on the display. -
Page 16: Setting The Date And Time
The date and time setting can only be maintained for a few minutes if the unit is not powered from batteries or through the AC adaptor TASCAM PS-P520E or the USB cable. When using batteries, replace them before they completely lose power. -
Page 17: Preparing A Microsd Card For Use
Even if SPEAKER is enabled, the unit will not play batteries with sufficient remaining power. through the speaker when the unit is recording sound, • Formatting a card erases all the data on it. in recording standby, or muted with headphones or external speaker system connected. TASCAM DR-05... -
Page 18: Connecting Monitors And Headphones
3–Preparation Connecting monitors and headphones To listen with headphones, connect them to the / LINE OUT jack. To listen with an external monitoring system to the / LINE OUT jack. Headphones Powered monitor speakers or amplifier and speakers TASCAM DR-05... -
Page 19: 4-Recording
If the recording time exceeds 24 hours, the unit will 5 Use the + or – button to select TYPE, and press the automatically continue recording in a new file. / or 7 button. 10 Press the ¤ (HOME) [8] button to return to the Home screen. TASCAM DR-05... -
Page 20: Set Where To Save The File
• The low cut filter can reduce noise such as offensive wind noise from air-conditioners and projectors. • Use the built-in effects of this unit as necessary on the input source. (See “Setting the effect” on page 43.) TASCAM DR-05... -
Page 21: Adjusting The Input Level
Set the input level so that the indicator bars move recording. to and fro with this mark at about the center Select the peak reduction mode in recording standby, without causing the PEAK indicator to light red and maximize the recording level. when the loudest sounds occur. TASCAM DR-05... -
Page 22: Recording
(REC DELAY) CAUTION Noise may occur when recording with a microphone if the unit is too close to the AC adaptor. In such a case, keep sufficient distance between the AC adaptor and the unit. TASCAM DR-05... -
Page 23: Recording Playback And Input Sounds Together (Overdubbing)
4 Set the file format with the + or − button. 5 Press the ¤ (HOME) [8] button to return to By making the above settings, in addition to the Home screen. overdubbing, you can use a recorded (or copied) audio track for instrument practice or karaoke. TASCAM DR-05... -
Page 24: Adjusting The Input Level (Simple Adjustment)
PEAK indicator to be turned NOTE 4 To stop recording, press the ¤ (HOME) [8] When input monitoring is ON and during overdub button. recording, the PEAK indicator lights when the combined input and playback signals become higher than the set level. TASCAM DR-05... -
Page 25: Recording Automatically (Auto Rec)
-6dB/-12dB (default)/-24dB/-48dB 8 Press the ¤ (HOME) [8] button to return to the Home screen. 9 Press the RECORD [p] button to put the unit into recording standby. Recording starts automatically when the input signal exceeds the LEVEL. TASCAM DR-05... -
Page 26: Creating And Changeover To A New File During Continued Recording (Track Incrementing)
Track incrementing is not possible when overdub recording. A new file cannot be created if the total number of files and folders would exceed 5000. NOTE For the same file size, the possible recording time differs depending on the file type selected. TASCAM DR-05... -
Page 27: Mark Function
You can use this function to identify points to create shortcuts to the beginning of songs, for example. Press the . or / button while pressing and holding the MARK button during playback or when stopped. NOTE You cannot move to a mark in a different file. TASCAM DR-05... -
Page 28: Self-Timer Function
4. Use the + and − buttons to set when tone signals are inserted. Options: OFF (default), HEAD (recording start only), HEAD+TAIL (recording start and stop) 5. After completing the setting, press the ¤ (HOME) [8] button to return to the Home screen. TASCAM DR-05... -
Page 29: Setting The Auto Tone Length
Options: -12dB, -18dB (default), -24dB, -30dB, -36dB 5. After completing the setting, press the ¤ (HOME) [8] button to return to the Home 5. After completing the setting, press the ¤ screen. (HOME) [8] button to return to the Home screen. TASCAM DR-05... -
Page 30: Recording Duration
If the recording time exceeds 24 hours, a new file will be created automatically and recording will continue without pause. • If recorded in mono in WAV files, the maximum recording time will be double the figures above. TASCAM DR-05... -
Page 31: 5-Working With Files And Folders (Browse Screen)
Music Folder, which contains the audio files on the The meanings of icons that appear on the BROWSE microSD card that you can use with the DR-05. On this screen are as follows. screen, you can also play and erase selected audio files, create folders, add tracks to the playlist and so on. -
Page 32: Folder Operations
You cannot erase read-only files and files that are not recognized by this unit. CANCEL The operation for the selected (highlighted) file is canceled, and the pop-up menu is closed. NOTE The pop-up menu can also be closed by pressing the QUICK button. TASCAM DR-05... -
Page 33: 6-Playback
If there is no playlist defined, a No PLAYLIST pop-up appears. 5 Press the ¤ (HOME) [8] button to return to the Home screen. NOTE The current playback area setting appears in the lower left of the Home screen. Playback area indication TASCAM DR-05... -
Page 34: Selecting A Folder For The Playback Area (1)
Regardless of the previous setting, the playback area is set to FOLDER, and this folder becomes the playback area. This folder becomes the current folder, and new recorded files will be saved in this folder. TASCAM DR-05... -
Page 35: Playlist
The tracks are 6 Use the + or − button to select an item, and numbered in the order that they are added. press the 7 button to cause the unit to work as follows. TASCAM DR-05... -
Page 36: Selecting Files For Playback (Skip)
In the above example, the 4th track has been moved to the 3rd track position. • Press the 7 button. The display returns to the PLAYLIST screen. CANCEL The operation for the selected file is canceled. TASCAM DR-05... -
Page 37: Playback
If you start loop playback, the REPEAT item automatically the search speed. switches to CONTINUOUS if it is in a different mode. 5 Press the ¤ (HOME) [8] button to return to the Home screen. TASCAM DR-05... -
Page 38: Special Playback Control Functions
2 Press the 7 button to start playback, and press the MARK button at the start point of the section that you want to play repeatedly. This position is set as IN (start) point. Then, appears at the corresponding point under the playback indicator bar. TASCAM DR-05... -
Page 39: Changing The Playback Speed (Vsa)
5 When finished, press the ¤ (HOME) [8] maintaining the set playback speed effective. The button to return to the Home screen. icon appears if the playback speed is set to a value larger or smaller than 1.0, respectively. TASCAM DR-05... -
Page 40: Moving Back A Few Seconds For Replay (Jump-Back Playback)
The setting options include 1SEC. (1 second) to 10 SEC. (10 seconds) in increments of 1 second, and 20 SEC. (20 seconds), and 30SEC. (30 seconds) (default: 3SEC.). 5 When finished, press the ¤ (HOME) [8] button to return to the Home screen. TASCAM DR-05... -
Page 41: 7-Quick Operations
In this window, you can choose from the following three level control options. PEAK REDUCTION: When the input sound is too large, the recording volume is decreased automatically to an appropriate level. TASCAM DR-05... -
Page 42: Closing The Quick Menu Screen
(See See “Adjusting the input level” on page 20.) • The input level cannot be changed if the level control function is set to AUTO LEVEL. Closing the Quick menu screen Press the QUICK button to close the Quick menu screen. TASCAM DR-05... -
Page 43: Dividing The Selected File (Divide)
The level alignment function may not be able to achieve wav” (the recording before the division point) and sufficient effect depending on the source of the sound “DR0000_0000_b.wav” (the recording after the division (example: a music file whose sound pressure has been point). already adjusted). TASCAM DR-05... -
Page 44: 8-Using The Effects
8-Using the Effects 4 Use the + or − button to select the desired item The DR-05 has built-in effects that can be applied and press the 7 button or / button to access to the input signal during recording and practice. -
Page 45: 9-Tuning A Musical Instrument (Tuner)
9-Tuning a Musical Instrument (Tuner) Tuning a musical instrument TASCAM DR-05 has a built-in tuner. The unit receives a sound from a musical instrument and allows you to tune it accurately on the tuning meter shown in the 1 Open the TUNER screen, and sound a note near the unit. -
Page 46: 10-Connecting With A Computer
7 button to connect the unit with the computer for • Since you can set the DR-05 to only play the contents of a data transmission. The message of “USB connected” specific folder, you can organize tracks into genres, artists appears in the display. -
Page 47: 11-Settings And Information
File information page The FILE page shows information about the currently selected file. System information page The SYSTEM page shows information about the DR-05’s system settings and firmware version. WAV or MP3 Shows the audio file type. For WAV files, bit length, stereo/mono, and sampling frequency (Hz) also appear. -
Page 48: System Settings And Formatting
3 Press the 7 button to initialize the unit. Press has enough power for normal operation. ¤ (HOME) [8] to cancel initialization. Values: ALKAL (alkaline batteries, default), Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride batteries) TASCAM DR-05... -
Page 49: Using Quick Format
“dr-1.sys” file that is necessary to use the 1 Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. microSD card with the DR-05. 2 Use the + or − button to select OTHERS, and press 1 Use the + or − button to select QUICK FORMAT, and the 7 button to open the OTHERS submenu. -
Page 50: 12-Messages
12–Messages The following is a list of the popup messages that might appear on the DR-05 under certain conditions. Refer to this list if one of these popup messages appears and you want to check the meaning or determine a proper response. - Page 51 If any of these errors occurs, turn the unit’s power off and restart it. If the power cannot be System Err 50 turned off, remove the batteries, disconnect the AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-P520E), and/or System Error 1 disconnect the USB cable for bus power supply. If the error message continues to appear frequently, please contact a TEAC Repair Center.
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Page 52: 13-Troubleshooting
+/– orientation. 8The recording level is low. • Confirm that the AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P520E, • Confirm that the input level setting is not too low. sold separately) is firmly connected to both the •... -
Page 53: 14-Specifications
Connector: 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo mini USB bus power supplied from a computer Output impedance: 12Ω AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-P520E, sold separately) Nominal output level: –14 dBV (10 kΩ load) Power consumption Maximum output level: +2 dBV (10 kΩ load) 1.7 W (maximum) - Page 54 61 x 141 x 26 mm (2 3/8” x 5 9/16” x 1”) Weight 116 g (4 1/16 oz) (not including batteries) 164 g (5 3/4 oz) (including batteries) Operating temperature range 0 - 40°C (32°F - 104°F) TASCAM DR-05...
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Page 55: Dimensional Drawings
14–Specifications Dimensional drawings 26mm 61mm • Illustrations and other depictions may differ in part from the actual product. • Specifications and external appearance may be changed without notification to improve the product. TASCAM DR-05... - Page 56 TEAC CORPORATION Phone: +81-42-356-9143 https://tascam.jp/jp/ 1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8530 Japan TEAC AMERICA, INC. Phone: +1-323-726-0303 http://tascam.com/ 1834 Gage Road, Montebello, California 90640 USA TEAC MEXICO, S.A. de C.V. Phone: +52-55-5010-6000 http://teacmexico.net/ Río Churubusco 364, Colonia Del Carmen, Delegación Coyoacán, CP 04100, México DF, México...