Micro linear pcm recorder
with lavalier microphone (24 pages)
Summary of Contents for Tascam DR-07
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D01055820A DR-07 Portable Digital Recorder This device has a serial number located on the bottom panel. Please record it and retain it for your records. Serial number: __________________ Quick Start Guide...
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“dangerous voltage” within and on, the user is encouraged to try to Model Number: DR-07 correct the interference by one or more of the product’s enclosure that may be of Trade Name: TASCAM the following measures.
11 Only use attachments/accessories earphones and headphones can cause specified by the manufacturer. hearing loss. 12 U s e o n l y w i t h t h e c a r t , s t a n d , TASCAM DR-07...
If the battery fluid leaks, wipe away fluid on the battery case before insert- causing fire, injury or stains around • any fluid on the battery case before ing new batteries. them. inserting new batteries. If the battery When throwing used batteries away, • TASCAM DR-07...
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Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. TASCAM DR-07...
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Macintosh, Mac OS and Mac OS X are trademarks sible for the consequences of any illegal copying of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other performed using the DR-07. countries. Other company names, product names and logos in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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(pay-audio or audio-on-demand applica- tions and the like) or on physical media (compact discs, digital versatile discs, semiconductor chips, hard drives, memory cards and the like). An inde- pendent license for such use is required. For details, please visit http://mp3licensing.com. TASCAM DR-07...
This Quick Start Guide explains the basic opera- with the built-in microphone, you can connect tions of the DR-07 so that you can start using it and record an external microphone or the line soon after purchase. The Owner’s Manual, which...
Manual, you can download a copy from the When we refer to a key or connector or control on TASCAM web site (http://www.tascam.com/). the DR-07, the typeface looks like this: PLAY When we refer to items shown on the display, the...
OFF before you remove the card. NOTE If you install a new SD card or an SD card that has been used with a device other than this unit, a screen appears that recommends formatting. Press key to format the card. Á/π TASCAM DR-07...
(supplied) observing the battery polarity (+ and –) marked in the battery case. Powering the unit The DR-07 can be operated using two AA batteries CAUTION or an optional AC adapter (PS-P520). This unit can • Do not remove batteries to cut the power use alkaline or Ni-MH batteries.
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Do not disconnect the power cord, for (purchased separately) example, to cut the power when the power is ON. Connect a PS-P520 AC adapter (purchased sepa- rately) to the jack. IN 5V TASCAM PS-P520 (Purchased AC Outlet Separately) DC Plug TASCAM DR-07...
To turn the power OFF, press and hold the POWER recording and even feedback. key until “ ” PORTABLE DIGITAL RECORDER appears on the display. TASCAM DR-07...
/LINE OUT NOTE The default setting for the DR-07 is “MIC” so You can now select the input. steps 1–3 are not necessary when it is new. 3 Use the wheel to select , setting the...
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REC LEVEL volume. • In addition to adjusting the INPUT volume, try changing the distance between the mics and the sound source and adjusting the orienta- tion of the unit. Distance and orientation also changes the sound quality. TASCAM DR-07...
Press the RECORD key to pause recording built-in microphone.” temporarily. • Audio files recorded on the DR-07 are auto- Recording a microphone with a matically given a file name in the format mini-plug connector of “DR” followed by six digits assigned in recording order.
2 Set the item to “ ” on the Input INPUT LINE Setting screen. Erasing files If you want to erase a recorded file for any reason, you can erase unwanted files from the BROWSE screen. TASCAM DR-07...
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4 Use the wheel to select “ ” and press DELETE key. ¥/π The following confirmation screen appears. 5 Press the key to erase the file. ¥/π TASCAM DR-07...
Screen shows the current playback position of the file. NOTE 2 Use the keys to adjust the OUTPUT LEVEL (+, –) After recording is finished, the playback position monitoring level. is automatically set at the start of the recorded file. TASCAM DR-07...
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You can also use the wheel to change the playback position. 3 To stop playback, press either the ¥/π key or key. STOP/HOME Playback stops at the current position. To return to the beginning of the file, press the µ key. TASCAM DR-07...
The SD card in the unit appears on the computer as an external drive named “DR-07.” By connecting this unit to a computer using the Inside the “DR-07” drive, there are MUSIC, included USB cable, audio files can be transferred UTILITY and MANUAL folders. The last folder (copied) between them, for example.
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5–Connecting to a Computer To end the USB connection, first follow the proce- dures for your computer to disconnect the DR-07 and then remove the USB cable. See the computer manual for how to close the connection on the computer.
22.) You can also record tracks to the SD card directly from CDs using the LINE IN jack. 3 Click the “DR-07” drive that appears on the computer to open it and reveal “UTILITY,” “MUSIC” and “MANUAL” folders. 4 Drag-and-drop the files copied to the computer in step 1 to the “MUSIC”...
–50% and +16%. 4 Press the key and “ ” appears high- 1 From the Home Screen, press and hold the µ SPEED lighted again. key until the Playback Control ( PB CONT ) screen appears. CONTROL TASCAM DR-07...
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6 Use the wheel to select “ ”. when the speed value is positive, “¶” when 7 Press the key to return to the STOP/HOME the speed value is negative, and “_ ” when the Home Screen. speed value is 0. TASCAM DR-07...
You can raise or lower the pitch up to 6 semitones. 4 Press the key to return to the STOP/HOME Home Screen. 2 Use the wheel to select “ ” and press the ≤ key. The current value appears highlighted in inverse. TASCAM DR-07...
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7–Playback Control Functions icon appears highlighted in inverse in the upper part of the display to show that the key control function is operative. TASCAM DR-07...
8–Loop Playback Using loop playback You can choose part of a track for the DR-07 to play repeatedly. 1 Press the key to start playback. ¥/π 2 Press the key at the point where you I/O LOOP want the loop playback interval to start.