User manual TASCAM DR-07

[. . . ] D01055620A 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: __________________ OWNER'S MANUAL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Read these instructions. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. [. . . ] NOTE Use the CUE/REV SPEED item on the Setup Screen to change the search speed. (See "Making system settings" on page 74. ) NOTE No sound is output while you turn the wheel. 46 TASCAM DR-07 7Playback Adjusting the volume Use the OUTPUT LEVEL (+, ) keys to adjust the volume of the monitoring signal output from the /LINE OUT jack. The volume level appears on the display while being adjusted. TASCAM DR-07 47 8Recording In addition to using the built-in microphone, you can record using an external microphone or record the output signal from a mixer or other audio source. You can select among MP3 (44. 1/48 kHz, 32320 kbps) and WAV (44. 1/48 kHz, 16/24-bit) audio recording formats. Selecting the file type and sampling frequency Select the audio file type that you want to record before you start recording. 1 Press the MENU key to open the Menu Screen. 2 Select the REC SETTING item to open the Recording Settings Screen. 3 Use the FORMAT item to select the file type from the following options: WAV at 16-bit (factory setting) or 24-bit, or MP3 at 32 kbps, 64 kbps, 96 kbps, 128 kbps, 192 kbps, 256 kbps, or 320 kbps. 4 Use the SAMPLE item to select a sampling frequency of 44. 1 kHz (factory setting) or 48 kHz. NOTE For other special recording functions, see "Special functions during recording" on page 55. 48 TASCAM DR-07 8Recording TIP WAV files do not use data compression and are truer to the character of the sound, but they use much memory. Since MP3 files use data compression, they do not use nearly as much memory. For example, ordinary audio CD tracks are 16-bit, 44. 1 kHz WAV files. A 3. 5minute CD track uses about 35 MB of space when copied to a hard drive. The same track converted to a 128 kbps MP3 file uses only about 3. 2 MB. If you are making a recording that you intend to use in the production of a CD, it is a good idea to record WAV files. If you have enough space, 24-bit recording gives you extra head room, allowing you to capture a greater dynamic range. When recording rehearsals, lectures and songwriting ideas, for example, and higher quality audio is not as important as smaller file size, MP3 may be a better choice. There are many excellent books (and resources on the Internet) about digital recording if you want to learn more about these formats. Selecting the input source Follow these procedures to select the input source. 1 Press the MENU key and select INPUT SETTING item, then press the / key to open the Input Setting Screen. 2 Use the INPUT item to select one of the following input sources. TASCAM DR-07 49 8Recording MIC Sets the input source as the built-in microphone when no microphone cable is connected to the MIC IN jack (stereo mini-jack). When a microphone cable is connected to the MIC IN jack, the input microphone signal becomes the input source. If you select MIC, you should also set the input functions. (See "Setting the MIC input functions" below. ) LINE Sets the source as the line level signal input to the right side panel LINE IN jack (stereo mini-jack). CAUTION NOTE The input source is the recording source when recording. Setting the MIC input functions After selecting MIC as the INPUT item, press the key to highlight INPUT, then turn the wheel right to open the MIC Input Setting screen. Use headphones to monitor when you are recording with a microphone. If you use speakers to monitor, the sound output from the speakers may also be recorded, causing a poor recording and even feedback. This screen has the following settings. [. . . ] When "Are you Sure?" appears, press the / key to format the entire card in FAT format. CAUTION PLAYLIST FULL MBR Error Init CARD Execution of FAT formatting erases all data currently on the card. 86 TASCAM DR-07 16Messages Message Format Error Format CARD Meaning and response The FAT formatting of the card is abnormal or broken. This message also appears if you FAT formatted the card using a computer connected by USB (or by card reader). This message also appears when a new card is inserted in the unit. Always use the DR-07 to conduct FAT formatting of cards to be used with it. [. . . ]