User manual TASCAM DR-1

[. . . ] DR-1 OWNER'S MANUAL D01019610A Portable Digital Recorder Contents 1Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Main functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Supplied accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Recycling the rechargeable battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] There are many excellent books (and resources on the Internet) about digital recording if you want to learn more about these formats. Setting the maximum file size On the Recording Settings Screen, where you select the audio file type as described above, you can also set the maximum size of the audio file. Recording automatically stops if the maximum file size is reached while recording audio. 1 Press the MENU key to open the Menu Screen. 2 Select the REC SETTING item to open the Recording Settings Screen. NOTE For the same file size, the possible recording time differs depending on the file type selected. Furthermore, if the possible recording time is 24 hours or more, this will be displayed as 23:59:59. 3 With the SIZE item, select the maximum file size from the following options: 64 M, 128 M, 256 M, 512 M, 1 G and 2 G (factory setting) Under the file size value, the possible recording time for the selected size, format and sample rate appears. TASCAM DR-1 19 8Recording Selecting the input source Follow these procedures to select the input source. 1 Press the SETTING key to open the Input Setting Screen. INT/MIC1 Sets the input source as the built-in microphone when no microphone cable is connected to the MIC 1 IN jack (stereo mini-jack). When a microphone cable is connected to the MIC 1 IN jack, the input microphone signal becomes the input source. If you select INT/MIC1, you should also set the input functions. (See "Setting the INT/MIC1 input functions" below. ) MIC2 Sets the input source as the microphone signal input through the MIC 2 IN jack (mono standard jack) on the front panel. Left and right channels are combined into the same signal. LINE Sets the source as the line level signal (10 dBV) input to the rear panel LINE IN jack (stereo mini-jack). 2 Use the INPUT item to select the input source you want to use (listed at right). CAUTION 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. NOTE The input source is the recording source when recording. TIP Use the DR-1's built-in effects as necessary on the input source. (See "Using the Effects" on page 32. ) Setting the INT/MIC1 input functions After selecting INT/MIC1 as the INPUT item, press the key to highlight INPUT, then turn the wheel right to open the INT/MIC1 Input Setting screen. LOW CUT The factory default setting of the low cut filter is OFF, but you can also select 80Hz or 120Hz as the cut-off frequency for a low cut filter. TIP Try using one of the low cut filter settings when recording outdoors or another place where the unwanted sound of wind is being recorded. LEVEL CTRL This screen has the following settings. Except for POWER, all items also affect the built-in microphone. GAIN Set the input sensitivity as HIGH or LOW. Change it to HIGH if the input level is too low. TYPE Select STEREO or MONO according to the type of connected microphone. If you select MONO, the left and right channels are combined into the same signal. POWER When connecting a microphone that requires plug-in power set this to ON. The factory default is OFF. CAUTION Use this to set the level control function. Set it to AUTO to have the DR-1 automatically adjust the input gain according to the input level. [. . . ] CAUTION Execution of FAT formatting erases all data currently on the card. 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. [. . . ]