TO THE USER This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Model Number : DR-V1HD Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are Trade Name : TASCAM designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference Responsible party : TEAC AMERICA, INC.
AC outlet that has a protective grounding connection. 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power- supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have TASCAM DR-V1HD...
(e) The return and collection systems are available to the end users. For more detailed information about disposal of waste batteries and/or accumulators, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased them. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
Using menus ........................ 26 Basic operation ......................27 Selecting the file to overwrite ..............44 Using the after recording function ............45 3 – Preparation ..............29 Dividing a recording while continuing to record ......... 45 Powering the unit ...................... 29 TASCAM DR-V1HD...
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INFORMATION (FILE) screen ................ 79 Adjusting playback volume ................... 61 INFORMATION (CARD) screen ..............80 Setting the playback area ..................62 INFORMATION (SYSTEM) screen ............... 80 Setting a folder as the playback area on the BROWSE screen (method 1) .. 63 TASCAM DR-V1HD...
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Notice regarding software that uses the GNU GPL ........94 About the licensing of software used in this product ....... 94 GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June 1991 ....... 95 Notice regarding software that uses the BSD ..........100 BSD ........................100 TASCAM DR-V1HD...
1 – Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing a TASCAM DR-V1HD HD Video/Linear • File incrementing and auto-recording functions can be used together to PCM Recorder. create new files when desired without interrupting recording (audio or video) Please read this Owner’s Manual carefully in order to maximize your use of all the unit’s features.
Owner’s Manual (this document) ..........×1 • Additional information is introduced under the following headings. These are hints and tipse same n about ways to use the DR-V1HD. NOTE These provide additional explanations for special situations. CAUTION These indicate that a person could be injured, the device could be damaged, or data (recordings) could be lost if you do not follow the instructions.
Any data, including, but not limited to information, described herein are intended only as illustrations of such data and/or information and not • TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC Corporation, registered in the U.S. and as the specifications for such data and/or information. TEAC Corporation other countries.
A list of microSD cards that have been tested with this unit can be found on • Near windows or other places exposed to direct sunlight the TASCAM website (http://tascam.com/). You can also contact TASCAM • Near heaters or other extremely hot places Customer Support.
Cleaning the lens If the lens is dirtied by fingerprints or oil, for example, use a soft cloth or photographic lens tissues to wipe its surface clean. User registration See the end of this manual for details about user registration. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
Video mode: .mov 2 Display Audio mode: .wav This 2.4-inch TFT color LCD display has a resolution of 240x320 and Photo mode: .jpg shows video images, still images and a variety of information. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
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0 F2 button recording standby. This button’s function changes depending on what is shown on the display. The current function is shown at the bottom of the display just above the button. (See “Basic operation” on page 27.) TASCAM DR-V1HD...
16-bit when output from the HDMI connector. NOTE When the unit is set to SD-VGA, icons and information are shown at full size on the screen, but when set to HD-720p, they are shown smaller at the top left of the screen. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
2 – Names and Functions of Parts Right side panel Bottom Panel p DC IN 5V jack Connect a TASCAM PS-P520 AC adaptor (sold separately) here. a INPUT level control Turn to adjust the input signal levels of the built-in mic and MIC/LINE IN jack.
1 Operating mode This icon shows the current operating mode. 0030098 : Video mode : Audio mode : Photo mode 2 File format/sampling frequency of current file This shows the file format and sampling frequency of the currently active file. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
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(audio/video), the unit will end recording and power off. : Divide mode When the unit is being powered by a TASCAM PS-P520 AC adaptor (sold Only selected file is played back repeatedly. separately), will be displayed.
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F1( ) button function This shows the function currently assigned to the F1( ) button (YES). I/O LOOP : Use to open the I/O LOOP SETTING pop-up to set IN/OUT points. (See “Looping playback” on page 71.) TASCAM DR-V1HD...
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When input monitoring is OFF, these show the playback volume level. When the file being played or recorded is stereo, two meters are shown with L (left) and R (right) labels below them. When the file is mono, only one meter is shown and it is labeled MONO. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
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File names in Japanese and other languages that use multibyte encodings Shows whether or not level control or limiter is in use. cannot be shown correctly. No indicator : Auto level control/limiter is OFF : Auto level control is ON : Limiter is ON TASCAM DR-V1HD...
0.9M : 1280 x 720 3 Playback area display This shows the current playback area. : All files on the microSD card FOLDER : All files in the selected folder (including files in sub-folders) P.LIST : All files added to the playlist TASCAM DR-V1HD...
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0 F2 button function This shows the function currently assigned to the F2 button. DELETE : Use to open the FILE DELETE pop-up and confirm file deletion. (See “Deleting the selected file” on page 73.) TASCAM DR-V1HD...
: Self-timer function ON (set 10 seconds) microSD card file and folder BROWSE Page 56 operations 7 F1( ) button function This shows the function currently assigned to the F1( ) button. SELF TIMER : Cycles through the self-timer settings. 2Sec 10Sec TASCAM DR-V1HD...
(The selected item has an orange frame.) 5. Press 5 and b to change the setting. PLAY menu selected 3. Press 5 and b to select the item that you want to set. (The selected item has an orange background.) TASCAM DR-V1HD...
On a setting screen, press the center or g to return to the MENU screen. Press 5 and b to select an item (highlighted) or adjust a value. On the Home Screen, press 5 and b to adjust the output level. (Press 5 to raise the volume, and b to lower it.) TASCAM DR-V1HD...
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FILE DELETE — Home Screen FORMAT — Pop-ups INITIALIZE — SPEED ON/OFF — CLOSE CONTROL THUMBNAIL / BROWSE PLAYLIST HOME FILE Other screen THUMBNAIL / PLAYLIST BROWSE HOME FILE *Capture and recapture are only available in audio mode. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
Using an AC adaptor (sold separately) Use three AA batteries or a TASCAM PS-P520 AC adapter (sold separately) to Connect a TASCAM PS-P520 AC adapter (sold separately) to the DC IN 5V jack power the unit. as shown in the illustration.
PEAK indicator right of the display lights. “No Movie File” in video mode, “No Audio File” in audio mode, or “No Photo “TASCAM DR-V1HD Startup…” appears while the unit starts up, and then the File” in photo mode. Home Screen opens.
) button to turn the unit OFF. Do not remove the Pointing Stick to open the Setup screen. batteries or disconnect the TASCAM PS-P520 AC adapter while the unit is operating. If you do so, all recordings (audio, video and photo), settings and other data will be lost.
CAUTION The date and time setting is only retained for a few minutes if the unit is not powered by batteries or a TASCAM PS-P520 AC adaptor (sold separately). When using batteries, replace them before they completely lose power. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
4. When formatting completes, the Home Screen will open. CAUTION When formatting a card, make sure the unit is powered by a TASCAM PS-P520 AC adapter (sold separately) or that the batteries have sufficient remaining power.
When set to ON, sound will usually be output from the built-in speaker. In the following cases, however, sound will not be output even when set to ON. • When recording and in recording standby (video/audio) /LINE OUT • When headphones or another device is connected to the port TASCAM DR-V1HD...
Use this mode for recording and playing audio. Photo mode Use this mode to take and view still photos. NOTE The unit remembers the selected operating mode and the last used mode will be active the unit is restarted. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
Press 5 and b to select one of the following. Options : 44.1kHz (default), 48kHz, 96kHz. CAUTION In video recording mode, is not possible to record when set to 96kHz. An “Unsupported Sampling Rate!!” pop-up message will appear. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
New recording files are stored in the folder set as the current folder. Set the current folder on the BROWSE screen. (See “Folder operations” on page 60.) The default current folder is “MY_FOLDER”. If you do not change the default folder, newly recorded files will be saved in “MY_FOLDER”. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
This is useful for recording meetings, for example. When AUTO mode is active, the recording level cannot be adjusted manually. When set to LIMITER (limiter mode) the unit’s input gain is lowered automatically to prevent loud sounds from distorting. This is useful for TASCAM DR-V1HD...
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If you use speakers to monitor, the sound output from the speakers might also be recorded, causing a poor recording or feedback. TIPS • If air-conditioning, wind or other noises are being recorded, setting LOW CUT to a value other than OFF might reduce the noise. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
Connect an external microphone to the MIC/LINE IN jack. Point the unit’s lens at the subject and the external microphone at the sound source, and place the unit and the microphone in a stable location where there is little vibration. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
Audio device / external audio source The PEAK indicator to the right of the display lights red just before the recording volume level becomes too high. Adjust the recording level so that the PEAK indicator light does not turn red. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
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If you want to monitor the input while adjusting the level or recording, connect headphones to the /LINE OUT jack. You can adjust the monitoring volume by pressing 5 and b when the Home Screen is open. This does not affect the level of the recorded signal. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
To pause recording, press the RECORD button. Press the RECORD button again to restart recording in the same file. If you press the STOP/PAUSE button after pausing recording, a file with the video or audio recorded up to this point will be created. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
Use g and t or the BROWSE screen to select the file. NOTE See “6 – Working with files and folders on the BROWSE screen” on page 56 for how to select a file on the BROWSE screen. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
1 second will occur in sound and video recording. If you in the pop-up menu. want to divide a file without creating gaps, record one continuous file and then divided it afterwards (see “Dividing a file (DIVIDE)” on page 51.). TASCAM DR-V1HD...
If the recording length is 24 hours or more, it will be shown as 23:59:59. 3. Press 5 and b to select AUTO REC MODE, and then press t or the center of the Pointing Stick. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
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F3/HOME button, but is not possible to change the AUTO REC MODE the center of the Pointing Stick. and AUTO REC LEVEL items from this screen. To change these items, end recording (video/audio) standby and open the Rec Option screen. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
Pointing Stick to open the REC OPTION screen appears. 3. Press 5 and b to select PRE REC, and then press t or the center of the Pointing Stick. 4. Press 5 and b to select ON (default: OFF). TASCAM DR-V1HD...
CLOUDY Use outdoors in cloudy weather White balance icon The icon for the selected white balance setting appears at the top of the screen. 5. After completing the setting, press the F3/HOME button to open the Home Screen. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
5. When done changing the setting, press the F3/HOME button to return to a different image, if you want. The previously captured image is the Home Screen. overwritten. NOTE When the BROWSE screen is in thumbnail display mode, this image is also used as the thumbnail. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
) button (DIVIDE) at the position where you want to 3. Press 5 and b to select the file you want to divide. divide the file, or press the F3/HOME button (CANCEL). The file will play back repeatedly until you press one of these buttons. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
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Division is not possible if the file name would become more than 200 characters long. • Division is not possible if an existing file has the same name as the name that would be given to a new file created by division. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
The recording times shown above are estimates. These values may differ depending on the microSD/microSDHC card used. • The recording times shown above are not continuous recording times, but rather they are the total possible recording times for the microSD/microSDHC card. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
3. Press 5 and b to select IMAGE SIZE and press t or the center of the Pointing Stick. 4. Press 5 and b to select one of the following size options. Options : HD/0.9M (default), SD/0.3M. 5. When setting is complete, press the F3/HOME button to return to the Home Screen. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
On the Home Screen, press the F1( ) button to cycle through the self- timer settings. None (”OFF”) (”2 sec”) (”10 sec”) NOTE You can also set the self-timer with the Self Timer item on the REC OPTION screen. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
The recording date/time of the currently selected file (starting time for video or audio) is shown in yyyy/mm/dd hh:mm format. File name The name of the currently selected file is shown with an icon for the file type before it. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
This icon appears before the name of the folder that is open. The The icons next to the file names show the file type. contents of this folder are shown on this screen. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
Add the selected file to a playlist. (See “Playlist” on page 65.) Divide Enter divide mode in which you can split the selected file into two. (See “Dividing a file (DIVIDE)” on page 51.) Photos cannot be divided. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
Make the selected folder the current folder and return to the Home Screen. The first file in the folder is selected. Regardless of the previous playback area setting, this folder becomes the new playback area. New recording files (video and audio) will also be stored in this folder. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
Use video mode to playback video files or audio mode to playback audio files. At this time, a volume level pop-up window appears. The pop-up on the Home Screen closes automatically after a few seconds, but you can also press the F3/HOME button to close the pop-up immediately. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
Home Screen. NOTE The current playback area setting appears at the bottom right of the Home Screen. 3. Press 5 and b to select PLAY AREA and press t or the center of the Pointing Stick. Playback area TASCAM DR-V1HD...
3. Press 5 and b to select the folder you want to set as the playback area. For an explanation of how to use the BROWSE Screen, see “Navigating the BROWSE screen” on page 56. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
3. Press 5 and b to then select the folder that contains a video or audio file you want to play back. For an explanation of how to use the BROWSE Screen, see “Navigating the BROWSE screen” on page 56. 4. Press t. 5. Select a file you want to play back. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
The order of each file in the list is shown in brackets. File name The name of the currently selected file is shown with an icon for the file type before it. File thumbnails File thumbnails are shown. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
5. Press the center of the Pointing Stick to add the selected file to the playlist and close the pop-up window. 6. Repeat steps 3–5 as necessary to add more files to the playlist. The files are numbered in the order that they are added. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
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F3/HOME button (NO) to cancel. For this operation, it does not matter which file you select in step 3. All the files are removed from the playlist, but they are not deleted from the microSD card. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
• You can also choose any file of the type that suits the current operation mode for playback by name on the BROWSE screen. • This recorder can only play mov files that it created. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
Playback resumes at the point when you stop pressing. Press and held toward T [,] Search forward for as long as you keep pressing (searching does not stop at the file end). Playback resumes at the point when you stop pressing. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
4. Press 5 and b to change the search speed setting. Options: ×2 (double speed, default) to ×10 (in increments of 1) 5. When done changing the setting, press the F3/HOME button to return to the Home Screen. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
3. Press the F2 button (OUT) to set the current point as the end (OUT) point of the section to be played repeatedly. mark appears under the playback position bar to show the location of the OUT point. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
ON/OFF. This allows you to switch between the set speed and the normal speed easily. The speed can be set in a range between 50% (x0.5) and 150% (x1.5) in 10% (0.1) increments (default: x1.0). TASCAM DR-V1HD...
4. Press 5 and b to set the speed. The speed can be set in a range between x0.5 and x1.5 in x0.1 increments (default: x1.0). 5. When done changing this setting, press the F3/HOME button to return to the Home Screen. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
はじめに はじめに 7 – Video and Audio Playback Uploading to video sharing sites You can upload video files recorded by this unit to video sharing sites. For details, please see the TASCAM website (http://tascam.com/). TASCAM DR-V1HD...
2. Use the Pointing Stick to select PLAY and press the center of the Pointing Home Screen. Stick to open the Play Option screen. 3. Press 5 and b to select SLIDE SHOW and press t or the center of the Pointing Stick. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
Press the PLAY button again to resume playback of the slide show from the same photo. NOTE Playback area and playlist settings also affect slide shows. For details, see “7 - Video and Audio Playback” starting on page 61. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
This unit cannot be operated when connected by USB. When connected, the USB connected message appears on the display Video of the unit. MOV: SD and HD files recorded (video/audio) by a DR-V1HD Audio WAV: 16 or 24-bit WAV with 44.1, 48 or 96kHz sampling frequency Image...
File names and folder names in Japanese and other languages that use multibyte encodings cannot be shown correctly. 1. Click the “DR-V1HD” drive on the computer screen to show the “MY_ • Do not change the name of the MY_FOLDER folder. If the name of this FOLDER”...
5. When done changing the setting, press the F3/HOME button to return to NOTE the Home Screen. File names in Japanese and other languages that use multibyte encodings cannot be shown correctly. DATE Shows the date of file creation. SIZE Shows the file size. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
The AUTO OFF and BATTERY settings cannot be changed on this Shows the remaining open capacity of the microSD card. screen. For instructions about changing these set-tings, see “Using the AUTO OFF function” and “Setting the battery type” on page 81. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
This setting is used to show the amount of remaining battery charge and 4. When done changing the setting, press the F3/HOME button to return to determine if the unit has enough power for normal operation. the Home Screen. Options: ALKAL (default, alkaline), NIMH (nickel-metal hydride) TASCAM DR-V1HD...
4. Press g and t to change the selection, and press up and down to set each item. 5. Press the F1( ) button (SET) to confirm a change and return to the Setup screen. Press the F3/HOME button (INC CLEAR) to restart the automatic numbering added to incremented file names. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
3. Use the Pointing Stick to select the SD FORMAT item and press t or the When formatting a card, power the unit with a TASCAM PS-P520 AC adapter center of the Pointing Stick to open the following pop-up confirmation.
Press the F3/HOME button (NO) to cancel initialization. CAUTION Initialization when a card is in use does not reset the file numbers added automatically to filenames. To reset the file numbers, see the instructions in “Setting the format of file names” on page 82. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
The formatting of the card might be in-correct or the card might be broken. This message also appears if you format a card using a computer connected by USB or if you insert an unformatted card in the unit. Always use the DR-V1HD to format cards Format CARD to be used with it.
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If one of these errors occurs, turn the recorder’s power OFF once and then restart it. If you are unable to turn the power off, remove the batteries and disconnect the TASCAM PS-P520 AC adaptor. If system errors occur frequently, please contact a TASCAM service center.
No sound from the speaker. following before seeking repair. If these measures do not solve the problem, Are headphones connected? please contact the store where you bought the unit or TASCAM Customer SPEAKER switch set to OFF? Is the Support.
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This unit’s files do not appear on the computer. Confirm that the unit’s USB port is connected to the computer. Confirm that you are not using a USB hub. Confirm that the unit is not recording or in recording standby mode (audio/video/photo). TASCAM DR-V1HD...
90 dB or more (LINE IN to LINE OUT, 44.1/48/96 kHz, JEITA) Note: JEITA CP-2150 measurement methods used Digital connections USB port Connector : Mini-B type Format : USB 2.0 Hi-Speed mass storage device class mini-HDMI port Connector : Type C TASCAM DR-V1HD...
はじめに はじめに 13 – Specifications Computer compatibility Other specifications Visit the TASCAM website (http://tascam.com/) for updated information about Power supply operating system compatibil-ity. Three AA batteries (Alkaline or Ni-MH) Windows TASCAM PS-P520 AC adaptor (sold separately) Pentium (300 MHz or faster)
Illustrations in this manual might differ in part from the actual product. • Specifications and external appearance may be changed without Weight notification in order to improve the product. 157 g (excluding batteries) Operating temperature range 0–35º C TASCAM DR-V1HD...
Agreement if you fail to comply with the terms and MISCELLANEOUS. conditions of this Agreement. In such event, you must destroy all copies This Agreement is governed by the laws of Japan. of the SOFTWARE. COPYRIGHT. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
(BSD) product and subject to the GPL, please read the following GNU GENERAL DMAI PUBLIC LICENSE carefully. Moreover, since the provisions of this license are set by a third party, we provide it in its original language (English). TASCAM DR-V1HD...
License; they are outside its scope. The act of running the Program is not restricted, and the output from the Program is covered only if its contents constitute a work based on the Program (independent of having been made TASCAM DR-V1HD...
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License. (Exception: if the Program itself is interactive but of Sections 1 and 2 above on a medium customarily used for software does not normally print such an announcement, your work based on the interchange; or, Program is not required to print an announcement.) TASCAM DR-V1HD...
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License. Therefore, by modifying or distributing the Program that choice. (or any work based on the Program), you indicate your acceptance of this License to do so, and all its terms and conditions for copying, distributing or modifying the Program or works based on it. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
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LAW. EXCEPT WHEN OTHERWISE STATED IN WRITING THE COPYRIGHT This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it HOLDERS AND/OR OTHER PARTIES PROVIDE THE PROGRAM "AS IS" WITHOUT under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the TASCAM DR-V1HD...
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"copyright disclaimer" for the program, if necessary. Here is a sample; alter the names: Yoyodyne, Inc., hereby disclaims all copyright interest in the program `Gnomovision' (which makes passes at compilers) written by James Hacker. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. TASCAM DR-V1HD...
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User registration Customers in the USA, please visit the TASCAM DR-V1HD website (http://tascam.com/) to register as a user online. TEAC CORPORATION Phone: +81-42-356-9143 http://tascam.jp/ 1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8530 Japan TEAC AMERICA, INC. Phone: +1-323-726-0303 http://tascam.com/ 7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello, California 90640 USA TEAC CANADA LTD.