User manual TASCAM LR-10

[. . . ] D01128520B LR-10 Instrumental Trainer/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 CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. [. . . ] 4 Press the Á button to confirm the change and return to the MENU screen. NOTE You can set the unit to automatically add the date and time to file names. (See "Setting the file name format" on page 85. ) CAUTION The date and time setting can only be maintained for a few minutes when the unit is not powered by batteries, TASCAM LR-10 45 4­Connecting Connecting monitoring equipment Headphones Connecting with a computer By connecting this unit with a computer, you can transfer (copy) audio files (WAV or MP3 format) on the computer to the SD card in the unit, as well as erase files and work with folders on the card from the computer. Use the included USB cable to connect the USB port of this unit to a USB port on the computer. computer Powered monitor speakers or amplifier and speakers USB Connect headphones or a monitoring system (such as powered speakers or an amplifier and speakers) to this unit's /LINE OUT jack. CAUTION Before connecting headphones, use the OUTPUT (­) button to minimize the volume. Failure to do so could cause the sudden output of loud sounds, which might lead to hearing damage or other harm. When connected, the USB SELECT pop-up screen appears on the unit. To exchange data with the computer, use the §/BROWSE or ¶/MIC button to select STORAGE and press the Á button. USB connected pop-up screen appears on the screen. (Select BUS POWER to power the unit from the computer USB bus. ) 46 TASCAM LR-10 4­Connecting This unit appears on the computer screen as an external drive named LR-10. Connecting an instrument In addition to the built-in microphone, this unit has a line in jack (stereo mini-jack) on its right side panel to which you can connect the outputs of keyboards and other instruments, as well as audio devices. The LR-10 drive contains MUSIC and UTILITY folders. Keyboard Disconnecting from a computer After using the correct procedures to dismount the LR-10 drive from your computer, disconnect the USB cable. Please refer to the operation manual for your computer system for instructions about the correct procedures for dismounting an external drive. NOTE · You can apply the built-in effects to sound input by the connected instrument and play along to a song playing back on the unit or its metronome. · To use an electric guitar or bass with this unit, connect the instrument first to an effect pedal or other device that has a headphones/line level output. TASCAM LR-10 47 5­Recording This unit can record a performance through the built-in mic or from a keyboard or similar instrument that is connected to the LINE IN jack. The audio file format used for recording is always 44. 1 kHz, 16-bit WAV. In addition, this unit can also mix the input signal and an audio file that is playing back and record both together (overdubbing). This screen has the following setting items. Use the §/BROWSE and ¶/MIC buttons to select the desired item. (When selected, the ":" becomes "" and the setting value appears as light letters on a dark background. ) Use the VALUE (+/­) buttons to change the setting value. The GAIN, TYPE, LOW CUT and LEVEL CTRL items only function when INPUT is set to MIC. INPUT: Set the input source to microphone (MIC) or line (LINE). When MIC is selected, sets the input source as the built-in microphones. When LINE is selected, sets the source as the line level signal input to the right side panel LINE IN jack (stereo mini-jack). GAIN: Set the built-in microphones input sensitivity as HIGH, MID, or LOW. Setting the location where recorded files are saved You can set the location where recorded files are saved. (See "Folder operations" on page 59. ) If you do not set a destination, files will be saved directly in the MUSIC folder. Setting the input functions 1 Press the MENU button to open the MENU Screen. 2 Use the §/BROWSE and ¶/MIC buttons to select INPUT SETTING, and press the Á or ¯ button to open the INPUT SETTING screen. 48 TASCAM LR-10 5­Recording The factory default setting is MID. [. . . ] If the power cannot be turned OFF, remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adaptor (if connected). If the error message continues to appear, please contact a TEAC Repair Center. Meaning and response 94 TASCAM LR-10 19­Troubleshooting If you are having trouble with the operation of this unit, please try the following before seeking repair. If these measures do not solve the problem, please contact the store where you bought the unit or a TASCAM Service Center. ª Playback does not work. · If you are trying to play a WAV file, confirm that the sampling frequency is supported by this unit. · If you are trying to play an MP3 file, confirm that the bit rate is supported by this unit. ª Power will not turn ON. · Confirm that the batteries are not dead. [. . . ]