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Tascam DP-006 Owner's Manual

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DP-006
Digital Multitrack Recorder
OWNER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 D01175220A DP-006 Digital Multitrack Recorder OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Precautions

    TO THE USER This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Model Number : DP-006 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 in Responsible party : TEAC AMERICA, INC.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    The cord of such a product must be plugged into 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required an AC outlet that has a protective grounding connection. when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    (e) The return and collection systems are available to the end users. For more detailed information about disposal of waste batteries and/or accumu- lators, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased them. TASCAM DP-006...
  • Page 5 • Do not disassemble a battery. The acid inside the battery could harm skin and old batteries or different types of batteries together. The batteries or clothing. could rupture or leak, causing fire, injury or stains around them. 8 For China 产品有毒有害物质或元素的名称及含量 机种 ： DP-006 有毒有害物质或元素 铅 汞 镉 六价铬...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Shutting down ......................28 Creating a new song ....................47 3 – Names and functions of parts ........29 Saving a song ......................47 Viewing song information ..................48 Top Panel ........................29 Copying songs ......................48 Front panel ........................31 TASCAM DP-006...
  • Page 7 11 – SD Card Management ..........79 Returning to the song beginning (RTZ function) or Overview of partitions ..................... 79 the point where recording was last started (LRP function) ....64 Formatting SD cards ....................79 Search backward/forward ................64 TASCAM DP-006...
  • Page 8 Analog audio input and output ..............98 Data input and output ................... 98 Audio performance ....................98 Operating requirements ..................99 General ........................... 99 Backup memory .......................100 Dimensions ........................100 Block diagram ......................101 16 – Commonly-used Functions ........102 TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Transfer files to computers connected by USB 2.0 future reference. • Backup and restore songs You can also download the Owner’s Manual from the TASCAM web site (http:// • Import and export stereo WAV files to stereo tracks tascam.com). •...

  • Page 10: Conventions Used In This Manual

    Conventions used in this manual Trademarks • In this manual, we use the following conventions: TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation. • • When we refer to buttons, connectors and other parts of this unit and Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 are either registered other equipment, we use a bold font like this: MENU button.

  • Page 11: About Sd Cards

    A list of SD cards that have been confirmed for use with this unit can be found on the TASCAM website (http://tascam.com/). Please check this site or contact Cleaning the unit TASCAM customer support.

  • Page 12: 2-Quick Start Guides

    Open the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the unit and insert the included SD card into the slot at the back. Press and hold the button on the top panel until “TASCAM” appears on the display (or the button indicator lights green).

  • Page 13: Playing And Mixing The Demo Song

    TIPS When the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button to open the • This unit can also be powered by a TASCAM PS-P520 power adaptor (sold MENU screen. separately). (See “Using an AC adaptor (sold separately)” on page 40.) •...
  • Page 14 The demo song loads and the SONG menu reopens. Zero function) Press the HOME button to reopen the Home Screen. • If you push the wrong button when using a menu, press the HOME button to return to the Home Screen. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 15: Recording And Mastering

    When the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. When a song is created, it is given the name (title) “SONG***” (where *** is a number). Change the song name as necessary. (See “Editing names” on page 46.) TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 16: Setting The Internal Mics As Input Sources

    On this screen, you can set the input source for both IN A (INPUT A) and IN B (INPUT B). At first, the current input source for IN A (INPUT A) is selected Press the F4 [b] button to select (highlight) the current input source for (highlighted). IN B (INPUT B). TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 17: Setting The Internal Mics As The Recording Sources For Track 3

    TRACK 3. still not high enough, change the setting to INT . MIC X-Hi gh . • Set the MODE item on the INPUT SETTING to monitor the input signals. (See “Setting the monitoring mode” on page 52.) TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Input Level And Monitoring

    Use the INPUT A and B LEVEL knobs to adjust the input levels of the internal mics. Set the LEVEL knobs so that the loudest sounds do not cause the INPUT A and B OL indicators to light. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 19: Using Internal Mics To Record Rhythm Guitar To Track 3

    Always monitor through headphones when using a mic. If you monitor through speakers, feedback could occur. TRACK 3 REC indicator When you are done playing, press the Stop (8) button to stop recording. Press the TRACK 3 REC button to end recording standby. The REC indicator becomes unlit. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 20: Listening To The Recording

    When you are done listening to the recording, press the Stop (8) button effect boxes between it and this unit, set the MIC/LINE-GUITAR switch to to stop playback. MIC/LINE. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 21: Setting The Guitar As An Input Source

    In order to use the guitar/line input to record guitar to TRACK 2, use the DATA wheel to set the input source for IN A (INPUT A) to GUITAR/ LINE , GUITAR/LINE M or GUITAR/LINE H . Press the HOME button to reopen the Home Screen. TASCAM DP-006...
  • Page 22 Play (7) button to play back the recorded TRACK 3. Play the lead guitar part along with the already recorded rhythm guitar. You can hear the sound of the guitar being input along with the TRACK 3 playback sound through the headphones. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 23: Recording Vocals On Track 1

    GUITAR/LINE H , change it to GUITAR/LINE M or GUITAR/LINE . If the input setting is GUITAR/LINE M , change it to GUITAR/LINE . If the OL indicator continues to light even when set to GUITAR/LINE , lower the guitar’s output volume. TASCAM DP-006...
  • Page 24 (7) button while pressing and holding the Record (0) button to start recording, and sing along with the already recorded lead and rhythm guitar parts. You can hear singing and the recorded guitars playing back on TRACK 2 and TRACK 3. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 25: Creating A Stereo Master Track

    (right channel) meters on the display as you make these adjustments. The point when you pressed the F3 [IN] button will be set as the IN point and used as the starting point for making the stereo master track. TASCAM DP-006...
  • Page 26 You can also use the F3 [IN] and F4 [OUT] buttons to set the IN and OUT points when playback is stopped. When you have completed setting the IN and OUT points, press the Stop (8) button to stop playback of the song. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 27: Checking The Stereo Master Track

    T rk T oo Short pop-up message will appear and you will not be able to change the unit to master recording mode. • You can use the LEVEL knobs to adjust the track and overall levels as you record the master track. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 28: Transferring The Stereo Master Track To A Computer

    72, you can transfer it to a computer connected using the included USB cable. For instructions about how to transfer the stereo master track to a computer, see “12 – Exchanging Data with a Computer” on page 83. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 29: Names And Functions Of Parts

    INPUT SETTING button could light even if the volume of the input source signal is suitable. Press this button to open the INPUT SETTING screen where you can set input sources. (See “Selecting the input source” on page 51.) TASCAM DP-006...
  • Page 30 Press this button to start playback. While pressing the Record (0) MENU button button, press this button to start recording. Press this button again when Press to open the MENU screen. (See “Menu structure” on page 36.) recording to stop recording and start playback (punch out). TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 31: Front Panel

    This internal mic can be set as the input source for INPUT A (INT.MIC A-Low, INT.MIC A-Mid or INT.MIC A-High). MIC B This built-in microphone is omnidirectional. This internal mic can be set as the input source for INPUT B (INT.MIC A-Low, INT.MIC A-Mid or INT.MIC A-High). TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 32: Rear Panel

    The VOLUME dial does not have any indications. Before turning the power ON, always turn it in the direction of the arrow until it stops to minimize the volume. Sudden bursts of loud sounds can cause hearing damage and speaker damage, for example. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 33: Right Side Panel

    When using this unit mounted on a tripod or mic stand, place the tripod or mic stand on a level surface. • Depending on the tripod, the size of the screw might be different and directly mounting the unit on it might not be possible. In such cases, use a commercially-available adapter. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 34: Home Screen

    When an SD card is loaded in the unit, the icon appears here. (The icon appears when no card is loaded in the unit.) Battery status A battery icon appears when the unit is being powered by batteries. TASCAM DP-006...
  • Page 35 Turn the DATA wheel to change the value of the underlined time increment. Shows the F1 button function When that Home Screen is open, press the F1 [TUNER] button to open the TUNER screen. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 36: Menu Structure

    IMPORT/EXPORT page 88 master tracks. METRONOME Make metronome settings. page 75 Adjust the contrast, repeat playback page 44 interval, and auto power save settings PREFERENCE page 66 and initialize the backup memory, for page 77 example. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 37: Screen Operations

    In this manual, we write this as “F1 [BACK] button”. In a similar manner the assignments for the F2, F3 and F4 buttons are EXEC , INS and DEL in that order. TASCAM DP-006...
  • Page 38 Use the F3 [5] and F4 [b] buttons to move up and down to change the 0 To return to the Home Screen, press the HOME button. selected (highlighted) item. Press the F2 [EXEC] button to clone the track using the settings that you made. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 39: Preparations

    • A list of SD cards that have been confirmed for use with this unit can be found on the TASCAM website (http://tascam.com/). SD card write-protection switches Close the cover after inserting the SD card. SD cards have write-protection switches.

  • Page 40: Preparing The Power

    Preparing the power Connect a TASCAM PS-P520 AC adaptor (sold separately) to the DC IN 5V This unit can be powered either by 4 AA batteries or using a TASCAM PS-P520 connector as shown in the illustration. AC adaptor (sold separately).

  • Page 41: Start-Up & Shutdown

    • Stop the recorder. (The unit cannot be shut down during recording, playback, search forward, etc.) Press and hold the button on the top panel until “TASCAM” appears (or • Return to the Home Screen. button indicator lights green). •...

  • Page 42: Preparing Sd Cards For Use

    Depending on the SD card capacity, the partition setting can be changed in some cases. To do so, set the partition size using the FORMAT item in the CARD menu before formatting. (See “9 – Mixdown and mastering” on page 72.) TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 43: Connecting With Other Equipment

    (powered monitor speakers or an amplifier and speakers) connected to the unit. Failure to do so could cause loud noises that might harm your hearing. Mic to INPUT A/B Keyboard to INPUT A/B Guitar/bass to INPUT A TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 44: Right Side Panel Connections

    Adjusting the contrast might make it easier to read. After completing the setting, press the HOME button to return to the Home Screen. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 45: Song Management

    The unit saves the current song before changing partitions. It then loads MENU screen. the last used song on that partition. Use the DATA wheel to select (highlight) the CARD item, and press the F4 [t] button to open the CARD menu screen. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 46: Editing Names

    On the SONG BACKUP , EXPORT TRACK and EXPORT MASTER screens, press the F3 [INS] button to insert the letter A at the cursor position. • Press the F4 [DEL] button to delete the character at the cursor position. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 47: Creating A New Song

    SONG menu screen reopens. Press the F2 [EXEC] button to save the currently loaded song and create a Press the HOME button to open the Home Screen. new song. Press the HOME button to open the Home Screen. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 48: Viewing Song Information

    A list of songs on the active partition is shown. Use the DATA wheel to select (highlight) the song you want copy, and press the F4 [✔] button. The song is selected as a copy source and a check appears in the checkbox. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 49: Erasing Songs

    Press the HOME button to open the Home Screen. and press the F4 [✔] button. A check appears in the checkbox. NOTE To remove a ✔ from the checkbox, press the F4 [✔] button while the song is selected. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 50: Protecting Songs

    If you try to execute a prohibited operation (edit, record, erase) on a protected song, pop-up message Song Protected appears and the operation is prevented. • To remove protection from a song, follow the above procedures but set PROTECT item to OFF in step 4. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 51: Basic Recording

    Line through INPUT B jack (medium input LINE Mid gain) LINE High Line through INPUT B jack (high input gain) Mic through INPUT B jack After making the setting, press the HOME button to return to the Home Screen. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 52: Monitoring The Input Signal

    When an input source is set as the INPUT A or INPUT B connector, during playback, the sounds of the playback signal and the input source are mixed and can be heard through headphones or a monitoring system connected to the /LINE OUT connector. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 53: Ol Indicators And Level Meters

    If an INPUT A/B OL indicator lights even though the INPUT A/B level meters shows a suitable level, the input signal is too strong and the sound is distorted. Lower the output volume of the input sound source. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 54: Assigning Inputs

    After completing the setting, press the HOME button to return to the Home Screen. CAUTION Changing the track type will clear all recordings on it, leaving silence. However, undoing will restore the track type and the original recordings on it. (See “Undoing operations (undo)” on page 58.) TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 55: Assigning Inputs To Stereo Tracks (Tracks 3 And 4 Only)

    TRACK 3 or TRACK 4 . Use the DATA wheel to set the input source of the TRACK 3 or TRACK 4 stereo track. Setting values: IN A-A , IN A-B (default value), IN B-A , IN B-B TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 56: Assigning Inputs To Mono Tracks

    INPUT A/B level meters ( ). The OL indicator lights if the input is too loud. If the OL indicator stays lit even when you lower the LEVEL knob, lower the output level on the signal source connected to the input. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 57: Multitrack Recording

    Use the procedures described earlier in this chapter to assign input sources to track LEVEL knobs control the playback output signal levels and stereo tracks for recording. positions of recorded tracks. • If you are not satisfied with the recorded sound, follow the procedures above again from the beginning. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 58: Setting Input Levels

    In this case, the unit is not restored to the most recently conducted and there is an undone operation that can be redone. conducted operation, so the UN/REDO indicator remains lit because further redo operations are possible. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 59: Undoing A Previous Operation (Multi-Undo)

    When the HISTORY screen is open, the UN/REDO button does not function, so single undo and redo cannot be used. CAUTION • When undo has been used and there are one or more undone operations, the UN/REDO indicator lights. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 60: Erasing The Operation History

    HISTORY screen. CAUTION You cannot undo erasing the operation history! Only do it if you are certain about it. Press the F4 [CLEAR] button. A confirmation pop-up message appears. Press the F3 [YES] button. Another confirmation pop-up message appears. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 61: Recorder Functions

    (undo) function to return to the previous state if you make a mistake. (See “Undoing operations (undo)” on page 58.) NOTE Inside this unit, a mixdown is made to create a stereo master track that is recorded to the designated tracks. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 62: Using The Bounce Function

    In other words, you can overdub as you bounce. NOTE When the recorder is in BOUNCE mode, BOUNCE appears highlighted at the upper left of the Home Screen. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 63: Confirming The Result

    After locating to the point where the bounce will start, while pressing and holding the Record (0) button, press the Play (7) button, press the Play (7) button to bounce the track. Press the Stop (8) button at the point where you want to stop the bounce. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 64: Locate And Search Functions

    100x and 1000x. When the DATA wheel is being turned, the following pop-up message appears. During playback, press and hold the m [RTZ] button/, [LRP] button to search backward/forward. During playback, the search backward/forward speed is fixed at 10x. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 65: Repeat Playback

    • Use the F3 [5] and F4 [b] buttons to move the cursor (underlined) between the IN and OUT items. • Use the m [RTZ] and, [LRP] buttons to move the cursor (underlined) between time fields. • Use the DATA wheel to change the value at the cursor position (underlined). TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 66: Using Repeat Playback

    NOTE If the time between the IN and OUT points is less than 2 frames, an I / O T oo Short pop-up message appears when you press the REPEAT button and repeat playback will not occur. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 67: Editing Tracks

    For instructions about how to set IN and OUT points, see “Setting IN and OUT points” on page 65. Use the I /O SETTING screen to edit IN and OUT points. (See “Setting IN and OUT points” on page 65.) TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 68: Track Editing Function Setting Items

    • 1/2: Track pair • 3/4: Tracks 3 and 4 selected • 1-4: All tracks • MST: Stereo master track • ALL: Tracks 1-4 and stereo master track Example of SOURCE TRK item Example of CLEAN OUT TRK item TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 69: Clone Track (Track Duplication)

    If you choose the same track for both the SOURCE TRK item and the DESTINATION TRK item and press the F2 [EXEC] button, a Same T rack pop-up message appears and the operation is cancelled. Example of DESTINATION TRK item TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 70: Clean Out (Track Erase)

    • CLEAN OUT TRK (1, 2, 3, 4, 1/2, 3/4, 1-4) The parameters that can be set are as follows. • SILENCE TRK (1, 2, 3, 4, 1/2, 3/4, 1-4) This function can be used to remove short noises, for example. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 71: Cut (Remove Part)

    The parameters that can be set are as follows. The parameters that can be set are as follows. • CUT TRK (1, 2, 3, 4, 1/2, 3/4, 1-4, ALL) • OPEN TRK (1, 2, 3, 4, 1/2, 3/4, 1-4, ALL) TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 72: Mixdown And Mastering

    After setting the IN and OUT points, you can make the stereo master track. left-right stereo position of the track as with TRACK 1 and 2. When the recorder is stopped, press the REC MODE button to open the RECORDER MODE screen. TASCAM DP-006...
  • Page 73 You cannot change the IN and OUT points when in master recording mode. • Playback and some other functions do not work when the unit is in master recording mode. If you try to use one of these functions, an In Master Mode pop-up message appears. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 74: Checking Stereo Master Tracks

    When the recorder is in MASTER PLAY mode, MASTER PLAY appears highlighted at the top left of the Home Screen. • If there is no stereo master track, a No Master T rk pop-up message will appear and the recorder mode will not change to MASTER PLAY . TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 75: 10 - Miscellaneous Functions

    OFF, default value (default value) Metronome functions during both REC&PLAY recording and playback Metronome functions only during REC ONL Y recording TEMPO Set the speed between 20 and 250 BPM (default value: 120). TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 76: Tuner

    If you want to monitor the input signal, press the REC button of the track Use the DATA wheel to set the standard frequency of the A note between that has IN A (INPUT A) assigned to it. (See “Assigning inputs” on page 435 and 445 Hz. (default value: “440Hz”) 54.) TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 77: Automatic Power Saving Function

    After completing the setting, press the HOME button to return to the Home Screen. After initialization completes, the PREFERENCE screen reopens. NOTE Press the F4 [NO] button to cancel initialization. After completing initialization, press the HOME button to return to the Home Screen. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 78: Viewing Information

    The pages contain the following information. F/W (4/4) page SONG (1/4) page system firmware version For the MTR partition that holds the currently loaded song, the partition number, the name (title) of that song and the remaining recording time are shown TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 79: 11 - Sd Card Management

    SD cards that meet SD/SDHC standards and are at least 512 MB can be used with this unit. A list of SD cards that have been confirmed for use with MTR partition size this unit can be found on the TASCAM website (http://tascam.com/). FAT partition size •...
  • Page 80 If the capacity of the SD card is more than 8 GB, use the DATA wheel to set the size of the MTR partition, and press the F2 [EXEC] button. A pop-up message warning that all songs will be erased appears. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 81: Reformatting Mtr Partitions

    F4 [t] button to open the REFORMAT screen. To cancel reformatting, press the F4 [NO] button. A list of the MTR partitions and their sizes (not open capacities) appear. The currently selected MTR partition has an asterisk (*) on its right. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 82: Reformatting Fat Partitions

    When reformatting finishes the CARD menu screen reopens. After initializing an SD card, it must be formatted again to be used with • To cancel reformatting, press the F4 [NO] button. this unit. (See “Formatting SD cards” on page 79.) TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 83: 12 - Exchanging Data With A Computer

    Only export is possible. the computer to the unit. Backed-up data can be restored to a different DP-006 unit than the one that Supported operating systems created it. In this way, files can be freely exchanged between DP-006 units, making it easy to add additional recordings or mix existing recordings in a You can connect this unit to computers with the following operating systems.

  • Page 84: Connecting With A Computer

    The unit appears as an external drive named “DP-006” on the computer’s display. Click the “DP-006” drive on the computer to view the “BACKUP”, “WAVE “ and “UTILITY” folders in the FAT partition of the DP-006. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 85: Disconnecting

    NOTE Depending on the OS version or OS settings, you might also be able to disconnect the DP-006 by clicking an eject icon next to it in the Finder The procedure on the computer for disconnecting might be called “eject”...

  • Page 86: Song Backup And Restoration

    In this case, connect this unit and a computer, and erase unnecessary files on the partition using the computer to make enough open space. A list of songs in the currently selected MTR partition appears. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 87: Restoring Songs

    F4 [t] button to open the DATA BACKUP screen. Use the DATA wheel to select (highlight) the SONG RESTORE item, and press the F4 [t] button to open the SONG RESTORE screen. This screen shows the backup files on the FAT partition. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 88: Track Import And Export

    After you have imported the track files from the computer, remove the USB cable using the proper procedures and disconnect the unit from the computer. (See “Disconnecting” on page 85.) After this unit restarts automatically, press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. TASCAM DP-006...
  • Page 89 If the file name is short, spaces appear after the file name on the FAT When done importing, press the HOME button to return to the Home partition, but those spaces are not included in the actual file name. Screen. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 90: Exporting Tracks

    On this screen, song tracks that have audio files are shown in a list. To remove a ✔ from a checkbox select (highlight) that track and press the F4 [ ✔ ] button. You can tell the original track number by the file name. TASCAM DP-006...
  • Page 91 Press the HOME button to reopen the Home Screen. Connect this unit to a computer. (See “Connecting with a computer” on page 84.) Use the computer to copy track files from the WAVE folder on the FAT partition to the computer. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 92: Exporting Stereo Master Tracks

    After copying finishes, remove the USB cable using the proper proce- dures and disconnect the unit from the computer. (See “Disconnecting” on page 85.) NOTE A Master T rack Not Found warning pop-up message appears if there is no stereo master track. TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 93: 13 - Troubleshooting

    • When you press the Play (7) button while pressing and holding the Record (0) button to start recording, is at least one track in recording standby (REC indicator lit)? • Are inputs assigned to tracks? (See “Assigning inputs” on page 54.) TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 94: 14 - Message Lists

    The batteries have no remaining charge. Battery Empty This appears when the batteries have no remaining charge. Replace the batteries with new ones or use a TASCAM PS-P520 AC adapter (sold separately). The batteries have little remaining charge. Battery Low This appears if you try to start recording when the batteries are low.
  • Page 95 There is no song. No Song You are trying to load a song from a partition that has no songs on it. (See “Loading a saved song” on page 46.) Change partitions. (See “Selecting the active partition” on page 45.) TASCAM DP-006...
  • Page 96 This appears if you try to change the recorder to master recording mode when the IN and OUT points are less than four seconds apart. Set the IN and OUT points at least four seconds apart. (See “Setting IN and OUT points” on page 65.) TASCAM DP-006...
  • Page 97 I/F Error Mount Error If any of these errors occur, turn the the unit power OFF and restart it. If these error message continue to appear, please contact the nearest retailer or TASCAM representative. SaveParam Fail SD-Card Error! SD Not Found...

  • Page 98: 15 - Specifications

    • When line is connected File system Standard output level: −16dBV Maximum output level: 0dBV MTR partition: TASCAM original • When headphone is connected FAT partition: FAT32 Standard output level: 15mW+15mW (THD+N 0.1% or less, 32Ω load) Inputs and outputs...

  • Page 99: Operating Requirements

    For the latest information on compatible operating systems, check the Power TASCAM website (http://tascam.com/). Four AA batteries (alkaline or nickel-metal hydride) or Supported operating systems TASCAM PS-P520 AC adaptor (sold separately) Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 Power consumption Mac OS X 10.4.6 and later 1W (maximum) Continuous battery operation time (continuous use) •...

  • Page 100: Backup Memory

    The following PREFERENCE screen items o Repeat Int o Auto Pwr Save o Contrast • 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 DP-006...

  • Page 101: Block Diagram

    15 – Specifications Block diagram TASCAM DP-006...

  • Page 102: 16 - Commonly-Used Functions

    16 – Commonly-used Functions This section is a brief guide to some operations on the DP-006 which may not be immediately obvious from looking at the panel controls. • Button names are indicated like this: REPEAT. • MENUeCARDeFORMAT, meaning “press the MENU button, select the CARD menu, and then the FORMAT action”.
  • Page 103 Change the repeat interval used during repeat playback MENUePREFERENCE interval)” on page 66 Use the automatic power saving function MENUePREFERENCE “Automatic power saving function” on page 77 Change the display contrast MENUePREFERENCE “Adjusting the contrast” on page 44 TASCAM DP-006...
  • Page 104 User registration Customers in the USA, please visit the TASCAM DP-006 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 MEXICO, S.A.

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