D01258820C DP-24SD Digital Portastudio OWNER'S MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. For U.S.A. INFORMATION TO THE USER This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Safety Information 88 For European Customers Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment (a) All electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities. (b) By disposing of the electrical and electronic equipment correctly, you will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment.
Contents 1 – Introduction...............................................8 Features................................................................................... 8 Items included with the product................................... 8 Conventions used in this manual................................... 8 Trademarks............................................................................. 9 Precautions for placement and use............................... 9 Beware of condensation...........................
Contents 7 - Recorder Functions...................................42 9 - Using Built-In Effects................................53 Punching in and out.........................................................42 Using a foot switch to punch in/out.....................42 Setting the foot switch..............................................42 Bouncing tracks..................................................................43 Performing the track bouncing.............................43 Checking the result......
Contents 13 - Exchanging Data with a Computer........67 Operating system requirements..................................67 Connecting to a computer.............................................67 Disconnecting..............................................................68 Track import and export..................................................68 Importing tracks..........................................................68 Exporting tracks..........................................................
1 – Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM DP-24SD Digital Portastudio. Before connecting and using the unit, please take time to read this manual thoroughly to ensure you understand how to properly set up and connect the unit, as well as the operation of its many useful and convenient functions. After you have finished reading this manual, please keep it in a safe place for future reference. You can also download the Owner's Manual from the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/).
1 – Introduction Trademarks • TASCAM and PORTASTUDIO are trademarks of TEAC Corporation, registered in the U.S. and other countries. • SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. Cleaning the unit To clean the unit, wipe it gently with a soft dry cloth. Do not wipe the unit with chemical cleaning cloths, paint thinner, alcohol or other chemical agents because they could damage its surface or cause discoloration.
2 - Quick Guide Playback and mixing In this section, we will play back the demo song on the included SD card. When this unit is purchased new, the SD card with the demo song on it is already installed in the unit, but we will start by explaining how to insert an SD card using the procedures below. 4. Press and hold the STANDBY/ON button for a few seconds on the rear panel to turn the power ON. When the unit starts, the Home screen appears on the display. Preparation 1.
2 - Quick Guide 2. When the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. The STEREO fader adjusts the overall volume of TRACK 1 to 23/24. The standard position of the STEREO fader is 0dB. Use TRACK 1 to 23/24 faders to adjust the balance of the tracks. Use the MONITOR LEVEL knob to adjust the final monitoring volume. 9. Press the MIXER button to open the Mixer screen. 3.
2 - Quick Guide Creating a new song 1. When the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2. Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b/g/t) buttons to select (green highlight) SONG, and then press the F4 (t) button. The SONG LIST screen appears. 7. Press the F2 (YES) button. The currently loaded song is saved and a new song is created. 8. Press the HOME button to return to the Home screen. Connecting and setting the input sources 1.
2 - Quick Guide Setting the guitar as the recording source for TRACK 1 When you press the ASSIGN button to open the Assign screen, the default screen setting for the recording source is A (INPUT A) for TRACK 1, B (INPUT B) for TRACK 2, C (INPUT C) for TRACK 3, and so on for D to H (INPUT D to H) for TRACK 4 to 8. (See “Assigning inputs” on page 35.) Since initially the input source of the INPUT H is set as the recording source of the TRACK 8, you must change the recording source to TRACK 1.
2 - Quick Guide Playing back the recording 3. Press the HOME button to return to the Home screen. 1. To return to the beginning of the song (ZERO point), press and hold the STOP (8) button and press the REW (m) (TO ZERO) button (TO ZERO function). 2. Press the PLAY (7) button to play back the recording on TRACK 1. 3. Use the fader for TRACK 1 and the STEREO fader to adjust the playback monitoring level. Use the MONITOR LEVEL knob to adjust the final monitoring volume.
2 - Quick Guide Recording a vocal to TRACK 3 NOTE 1. Press the ASSIGN button to open the Assign screen. 6. 7. 2. Use the CURSOR (5/b/g/t) buttons or press the SELECT button for TRACK 3 and align the cursor (frame) on the Assign screen with TRACK 3. Use the JOG/DATA dial or press the SOURCE button for INPUT B to set the recording source of the TRACK 3 to B. 8. 9. 10. If the OL indicator continues to light even when the TRIM knob is turned down, the mic signal itself is too loud.
2 - Quick Guide Mixing the tracks Once you have finished your recording, you are ready to mix down and create a master file. 1. Use the faders for TRACK 1 to 3 to adjust their balance of levels. Use the STEREO fader to adjust the overall level. 2. Press the MIXER button to open the Mixer screen. Press the SELECT buttons for TRACK 1 to 3 to select the track to be set and then use the PAN knob to set its stereo position.
2 - Quick Guide 88 Applying equalization 88 Applying compression In this example, we will use the equalizer on the master file to reduce high frequencies and increase low frequencies slightly. 1. When Recorder mode is Mastering mode, press the F1 (EQ) button to open the EQUALIZER screen. Use the compressor on the master file to adjust the impact of the entire song. 1. When Recorder mode is Mastering mode, press the F2 (COMP) button to open the COMP MULTI screen. 2.
2 - Quick Guide 88 Normalizing Normalizing maximizes the volume of the master file. 1. When Recorder mode is Mastering mode, press the F4 (NORM) button to open the NORMALIZE screen. 2. Press the F2 (YES) button to perform the normalization. 3. Once the process is completed, the display returns to the Mastering screen. Shutting down Turn the unit off when you are done using it. 1. Press the HOME button to open the Home screen. 2.
3 – Names and Functions of Parts Top panel 1 GUITAR indicator This indicator lights when the LINE-GUITAR switch on the rear panel is set to GUITAR. 2 Display Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b/g/t) buttons to return to the Home screen, to open the MENU screen, to assign input signals to tracks, to change parameters for each input or track, and to perform many other operations.
3 – Names and Functions of Parts 8 REC buttons/indicators Use these buttons to turn recording on/off for each track. To monitor a track's input sound through headphones or a monitoring system, press the REC button for the corresponding track. When the REC button is turned on, the REC button flashes when the recorder is stopped, and lights during recording.
3 – Names and Functions of Parts h ASSIGN button/indicator Use this button to set (assign) the input (INPUT A to H) for each track. When you press this button, the Assign screen opens. The input signal of the assigned input source becomes the recording source. (See “Assigning inputs” on page 35.) j MIXER button/indicator Press this button to open the Mixer screen. On this screen, you can adjust the settings for the inputs (INPUT A to H) or tracks (including GROUP) that are selected.
3 – Names and Functions of Parts & MONITOR LEVEL knob Use this knob to adjust the output level of the output signals. * MARK SET button During recording or playback, press this button to set a mark manually. (See “Location marks” on page 44.) ( AUTO PUNCH button/indicator Press this button to turn the auto punch mode on and off. When auto punch mode is turned on, Auto Punch is displayed on the Home screen. (See “Automatic punching in and out” on page 46.
3 – Names and Functions of Parts Rear panel I STANDBY/ON button When the power is OFF (standby), press and hold this button to turn the power on. When power is ON, press and hold this button to turn the power off (standby). (See “Start-up & Shutdown” on page 27.) Home screen O SD card slot Insert the SD card into this slot. P USB port Use a commercially-available USB cable to connect with a computer USB port. (See “Connecting to a computer” on page 67.
3 – Names and Functions of Parts 8 Track level meter Displays input signal levels during recording and playback signal levels during playback. 9 Song name display Displays the song name during playback. 0 IN/OUT point time display Press and hold the MARK SET button and press the IN or OUT button to display the set IN or OUT point. q Stereo level meter Displays the signal level output from the STEREO OUT jacks.
3 – Names and Functions of Parts Screen operations Use the MENU button and dedicated buttons to open screens, and then follow the guidelines below to use the functions on the screens. These examples show basic operation procedures, but the actual assignments of the function buttons (F1 to F4 buttons) vary depending on the screen. • Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b/g/t) buttons to select (green highlight) the desired item.
4 – Preparation Inserting and removing SD cards Powering the unit As shown in the illustration, connect the included PS-P1220E AC adapter to the DC IN 12V jack. Inserting an SD card Insert the SD card into the SD card slot on the rear panel as shown in the illustration until it clicks into place. AC outlet PS-P1220E DC plug NOTE An SD card is installed in the SD card slot when the unit is shipped from the factory. If you want to use this card to record and play tracks, there is no need to reinstall it.
4 – Preparation Start-up & Shutdown CAUTION • Turn down the volume of the sound monitoring system connected to the unit before starting up or shutting down the unit. • Do not use headphones when starting up or shutting down the unit. Otherwise, a large noise would cause damage to headphones or your ears. Starting up the unit Press and hold the STANDBY/ON button on the rear panel for a few seconds. When the unit starts, the startup screen appears briefly followed by the Home screen.
4 – Preparation Preparing an SD card for use In order to use an SD card in this unit, you must format it first. CAUTION The included SD card is already formatted, so formatting it is not necessary. Formatting the supplied SD card erases the demo song previously stored. 1. Confirm that the SD card is loaded and turn the power on. 2. A pop-up message "Invalid Card" appears when a new SD card or an SD card formatted for use with another device is installed in the unit. 3.
4 – Preparation Rear panel AC outlet PS-P1220E Computer USB DC plug Mini-B USB plug Connect a microphone to INPUT A to H Powered speakers or amplifier and speakers External effecter Connect an electronic keyboard to INPUT A to H Connect a guitar/base to INPUT H External recorder CAUTION • Use the STEREO fader and MONITOR LEVEL knob to lower the output volume of the unit before turning phantom power on or off.
5 - Song Management This unit manages data in units called "songs". Ordinarily, each project should have its own "song" file. The first step is to load the song that you want to manage (load an existing song or create a new song). In a song, the audio data for the recorded multitrack (TRACK 1 to 24) and the master file are saved. This chapter covers basic operations, including procedures for loading songs and creating new songs, as well as explains various song management functions.
5 - Song Management Creating a new song Follow the procedure below to create a new song. 1. When the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2. Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b/g/t) buttons to select (green highlight) SONG, and then press the F4 (t) button. The SONG LIST screen appears. 3. Press the F4 (t) button to open the corresponding sub-menu. Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b) buttons to select CREATE from the sub-menu, and then press the F4 (t) button. 4.
5 - Song Management Viewing song information You can check the song file format, song name (title), time/date, and song size. 1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2. Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b/g/t) buttons to select (green highlight) SONG, and then press the F4 (t) button. The SONG LIST screen appears. Erasing songs You can erase songs. You can also erase multiple songs at once. You might want to erase unneeded songs if the SD card starts to run out of space. 1.
5 - Song Management Protecting songs If you protect a song, editing, recording and erasing of that song is prevented. 1. When the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2. Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b/g/t) buttons to select (green highlight) SONG, and then press the F4 (t) button. The SONG LIST screen appears. 3. Select the (blue highlight) song you want to protect and then press the F2 (4) button. To protect multiple songs, select all songs you want to protect.
5 - Song Management NOTE To cancel the unused audio data erase operation, press the F1 (NO) button instead of the F2 (YES) button. CAUTION This operation deletes all unused audio data from the selected songs and cannot be undone. Therefore, if you think you use this audio data later, back up the data to a computer before executing the DELETE UNUSED item. (See “Connecting to a computer” on page 67.) Changing a song name 1. When the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2.
6 - Basic Recording Selecting the input sources This unit is equipped with eight inputs (INPUT A to H), and each of them has a standard XLR/TRS combo jack. In addition to mic and line signals, you can connect a guitar to the INPUT H standard jack. When connecting a guitar, set the LINE-GUITAR switch on the rear panel to GUITAR.
6 - Basic Recording Using phantom power When connecting a condenser microphone that requires phantom power, press the PHANTOM (+48V) for INPUT A to D or INPUT E to H when the recorder is stopped to turn the phantom power on or off. When you turn the phantom power on, PHANTOM (+48V) button becomes lit and phantom power is supplied to the XLR jacks of INPUT A to D and/or INPUT E to H.
6 - Basic Recording TIP 88 Track level meters (1 to 23/24) These level meters show either the playback signal levels or the input signal levels of the corresponding tracks. The signal levels shown by the track level meters depend on the operating conditions as shown below.
6 - Basic Recording NOTE • "Q" refers to the center frequency of the equalizer divided by the bandwidth. A high Q value reduces the cut and/or boost applied to the frequencies. Depending on the equalizer setting, the graph at the top of the screen changes. • If you press the F1 (EQ FLAT) button, all the settings on the open Mixer screen will be restored to their default values. 4. After making the settings, press the HOME button to return to the Home screen.
6 - Basic Recording Checking the fader level Check the level on the LEVEL display area on the Mixer screen for each track. Operations cannot be made on this display. Operations for LEVEL on the Mixer screen for each input (INPUT A to H) are explained below. 1. Use the CURSOR (5/b/g/t) buttons to move the cursor to the LEVEL display area. 88 To cancel muting Press the MUTE button to enter the Mute mode. Press the REC button of a muted track to cancel muting (its MUTE/SOLO indicator goes off ).
6 - Basic Recording 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. The recording rehearsal starts, the RECORD (0) button flashes, and the PLAY (7) button becomes lit. The REC button of the track that will be recorded stays flashing. After rehearsing your recording, press the STOP (8) button. Press the REHEARSE button to exit the Rehearsal mode. Rehearsal disappears from the upper left corner of the Home screen. Press the RECORD (0) button. The recording starts, the RECORD (0) button and the PLAY (7) button become lit.
6 - Basic Recording The maximum number for the undo history is 10. In other words, a maximum of 10 operations can be undone. This operation is called "multi-undo" because it allows you to undo multiple events and return to an earlier state. 4. Set canceling (undo) operations. LEVEL 1 (Default) HISTORY LIST is not displayed when you press the UNDO/REDO button. In other words, this returns the unit to the state before the last operation (single operation). (To cancel the undo, perform REDO.
7 - Recorder Functions Punching in and out Punching in/out is a technique to replace a part of an already recorded track. Start playback and when you reach the part that you want to replace, switch to record (punch in), then switch back to playback (or stop) when you finish the part that you want to replace (punch out). 1. Decide what part of the track you plan to replace. Choose a point to begin where the new recording can sit well with the existing recording. 2.
7 - Recorder Functions Bouncing tracks Like many multitrack recorders, this unit allows you to bounce tracks (ping-pong recording technique). Track bouncing allows you to collect signals of multiple tracks and use them to perform new mono or stereo recording. In this way, you can virtually record more than 24 tracks. Note, however, that the original tracks cannot be separated again.
7 - Recorder Functions Locating directly a specified time In ABS mode, you can locate a specified time directly through the following two methods. This direct location cannot be performed by this method during recording. 1. Press the HOME button to open the Home screen. 2. ABS is displayed on the left side of the counter of the Home screen. If it is not displayed, press the METRONOME button to open the METRONOME screen.
7 - Recorder Functions Fast forwarding and rewinding During playback or stop, press the REW (m) (TO ZERO) button or the F FWD (,) (TO LAST REC) button to rewind or fast-forward while the button is pressed. The rewind and fast-forward speed is fixed at 10 times. Cueing with the JOG/DATA dial You can use the JOG/DATA dial to position a playback position precisely. There are two methods of positioning: viewing the track's waveform and listening to the track sounds. Jogging while viewing a waveform 1.
7 - Recorder Functions 5. Press the JUMPBACK button during playback to move back by the time set in step 3. Using repeat playback 1. Set the IN point and the OUT point you want to make the start and end points of the repeat playback interval, and then return to the Home screen. 2. Press the REPEAT button. The icon appears on the Home screen, and repeat playback starts. Repeat icon After the playback starts from the IN point and reaches the OUT point, it returns to the IN point and repeats.
7 - Recorder Functions In the auto punch in/out function of this unit, the above monitoring changes occur not only during the actual recording, but also in the Rehearsal mode. In Rehearsal mode, you can simulate the auto punch in/out recording. Therefore, you can rehearse your performance and also check whether the IN point and OUT point are appropriately set. You can also use the punch in/out in combination with the repeat function.
7 - Recorder Functions Recording with automatic punching After rehearsing, record with auto punch in/out. 1. Press the REHEARSE button to turn off the REHEARSE button. 2. Press the RECORD (0) button. • Playback starts from the pre-roll point. You can monitor both the track playback signal and the input source signal. • When the punch in point is reached, the monitoring changes to input source signal only, and the RECORD (0) button lights.
8 - Track Editing Editing on a conventional tape recorder in the past required advanced techniques, but with this unit editing tracks is easy and accurate. Moreover, with a tape recorder, an editing error could not be undone, but this unit uses non-destructive editing, allowing you to edit without altering the original data. This means that the undo function can be used to correct an edit easily. (See “Undoing an operation” on page 40.) Basic editing procedures 1.
8 - Track Editing 88 IN/OUT/TO To set the IN/OUT/TO points again, exit the TRACK EDIT screen, and set them again from the beginning. COPY/INSERT IN OUT TO IN OUT TO 88 TARGET Track This is the target editing track. In the case of OPEN, CUT, SILENCE, and CLEAN OUT, it becomes the target track itself. The choices depend on what you have already chosen for the SOURCE Track. When a single track is specified as the SOURCE Track, the TARGET Track options are 1 to 12 (single tracks). When a stereo track (e.
8 - Track Editing MOVE/PASTE OPEN (Insert Silence) IN OUT TO IN OUT IN OUT TO IN OUT The audio data between the IN and OUT points on the MOVE source track is removed and pasted on the MOVE destination track starting from the TO point. This operation leaves a silence between the IN and OUT points on the MOVE source track. This operation overwrites recorded data on the MOVE destination track. Therefore, the length of the MOVE destination track is not changed.
8 - Track Editing SILENCE (Erase Part) IN OUT IN OUT This function cuts (deletes) the audio data between the IN and OUT points on the selected track. This is the same as leaving silence between the IN and OUT points, as though there had been no recording. This operation does not change the length of the track. The following parameters are used in this operation. • TARGET Track (1 to 12, 13/14 to 23/24, ALL) • IN/OUT TIP You can use this function to delete short noises, for example.
9 - Using Built-In Effects This chapter explains the dynamic effects, guitar effects, and send effects that can be applied to individual mic and guitar inputs. You can select one of the four types of dynamic effects (COMPRESSOR, NOISE SUPPRESSOR, DE-ESSER, EXCITER) to apply to all inputs (INPUT A to H). The library data can also be used for other songs. Even when the parameters are not stored in the library data, the effect assignments and parameters are always stored as part of a song.
9 - Using Built-In Effects Calling effects from the guitar effect library 1. On the Guitar Effect screen, press the F2 (LIBRARY) button to display the library list. 2. Use the JOG/DATA dial to select the effect setting that you want to call, and then press the F4 (t) button. 3. The setting is called and the display returns to the Guitar Effect screen. Press the F1 (g) button to return to the Guitar Effect screen without changing the parameter.
10 - Mixing Down and Mastering Tracks Mixing down tracks Mixing down tracks is the process of adjusting the volumes and stereo positions of each recorded track and mixing them into a well-balanced stereo track. Including recorded tracks (24 maximum) and inputs (8 maximum), you can mix down up to 32 tracks in total. Levels and balance Use the track faders to balance the relative levels of the tracks. Then, use the STEREO fader to adjust the overall level.
10 - Mixing Down and Mastering Tracks 3. After making the settings, press the HOME button to return to the Home screen. Send effects This unit has 3 types of send effects. Adjust the level of the signal sent to the effect from each track by using their SEND EFF 1/EFF 2 knobs. NOTE The return level from the send effect (RETURN LEVEL) can be adjusted on the Send Effect screen. 1. Press the EFFECT button to open the Effect screen.
10 - Mixing Down and Mastering Tracks Creating a master file After setting the IN and OUT points, you are ready to create the master file. 1. When Recorder mode is Multi Track mode, press the MIXDOWN/MASTERING button. The Recorder mode switches to Mixdown mode and the display returns to the Home screen. If you play or record, you can hear the signal of the mixed tracks (the signal to be recorded) through headphones or monitoring system.
10 - Mixing Down and Mastering Tracks Finishing up a master file (mastering) This unit has specialized tools for enhancing the sound of the master file. Use the equalizer, compressor, and normalize function to adjust the overall volume and sound quality. Switch to Mastering mode and use the mastering tools to enhance the master file. Mastering procedures Follow the steps below to perform mastering. 88 Step 1 - Enter Mastering mode. When Recorder mode is Mixdown mode, press the MIXDOWN/MASTERING button.
10 - Mixing Down and Mastering Tracks Using the mastering equalizer 1. When the Mastering screen is displayed, press the F1 (EQ) button to open the EQUALIZER screen. Using mastering compression You can choose between a single band and a multi-band type of compressor. Multi-band compressors allow independent settings for the low, mid and high frequency ranges, so you can adjust the overall volume balance.
10 - Mixing Down and Mastering Tracks THRESHOLD Set the threshold value that determines when the compressor begins to operate. RATIO Set the compression ratio. KNEE Select the transition curve. GAIN Adjust the output level. ATTACK Adjust the attack time. RELEASE Adjust the release time. AUTO MAKE This feature automatically adjusts the volume to prevent it from being reduced by the compressor. 6.
11 - Various Other Functions NOTE Metronome This unit has a built-in metronome. The metronome works during the Recorder operation. You can set it to work during both playback and recording or only during recording. 1. When the Recorder is stopped, press the METRONOME button to open the METRONOME screen. • When the metronome is working, you can monitor the sound of the metronome through connected external speakers.
11 - Various Other Functions Tuner function You can use the built-in chromatic tuner to tune guitars. 1. Connect the guitar or bass guitar to the MIC/LINE INPUTS H jack. Tuning cannot be performed on instruments connected to the MIC/LINE INPUTS A to G jacks. 2. Set the LINE-GUITAR switch on the rear panel to GUITAR . (See “Selecting the input sources” on page 35.) 3. When the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 4.
11 - Various Other Functions Setting automatic power saving Use the Auto Power Save item to set the amount of time until the unit power turns off after the last user operation or function completes. The options and default value are as follows. Options: OFF, 3Min, 5Min, 10Min, 30Min (default value) CAUTION By default, this is set to turn the unit off automatically after 30 minutes. Set this to “OFF” if you do not want the unit to turn off automatically.
11 - Various Other Functions Viewing information You can view information about the current song (currently loaded song), the SD card and the firmware. 1. When the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2. Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b/g/t) buttons to select (green highlight) INFORMATION, and then press the F4 (t) button. The INFORMATION screen appears. The following information is displayed on the INFORMATION screen.
12 - SD Card Management The recording files are stored on the SD cards. Depending on the SD card capacity, the card is formatted with the FAT16 or FAT32 file system. SD card capacity File system 512MB to 2GB FAT16 Above 2GB FAT32 Moreover, this unit is compatible with SD card write protect function, so you can write-protect your cards to prevent accidental deletions by formatting them. (See “About write-protected SD cards” on page 26.
12 - SD Card Management Full formatting an SD card Use the FULL FORMAT item to full format an SD card. Using FULL FORMAT erases all files on the card and automatically creates new MUSIC, UTILITY, and AudioDepot folders, as well as the dp-24.sys file that is necessary to use the SD card with this unit. With Full Format, memory errors are checked during the formatting. The full format takes longer than the quick format. This operation will execute the Full Format of an SD card.
13 - Exchanging Data with a Computer By connecting this unit to a computer using a commercially-available USB cable, you can backup song data from an SD card in the unit to a computer and restore backed-up song information. In addition, you can export track files and stereo master files from songs to the computer, as well as import audio files from the computer to the unit. Backed up data can be restored to a different DP-24SD unit than the one that created it.
13 - Exchanging Data with a Computer • Do not disconnect the AC adapter or otherwise cut the power to the unit during data transfer. Doing so will cause all the data to be lost. This lost data cannot be restored. • Do not change the folder names inside the DP-24SD. NOTE The UTILITY folder is used to, for example, update the system software used by the unit. In addition, do not change the names or delete individual files contained in the Song folder inside the MUSIC folder.
13 - Exchanging Data with a Computer 6. Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b) buttons to select the WAV file that you want to import, and then press the F1 (IMPORT) button. Empty tracks that can be imported appear. Exporting tracks 1. When the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2. Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b/g/t) buttons to select (green highlight) AUDIO DEPOT, and then press the F4 (t) button. 3. Press the F2 (EXPORT) button.
13 - Exchanging Data with a Computer 10. Operate the computer to copy track files from the AudioDepot folder of the SD card to the computer. 11. After exporting track files to the computer, disconnect the unit from the computer using the proper procedures, and then unplug the USB cable. (See “Disconnecting” on page 68.) Deleting files from the AudioDepot folder 1. When the file list is displayed, use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b) buttons to select the files that you want to delete. 2.
14 – Troubleshooting 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 purchased this unit or TASCAM customer support service. Also, see “15 – Messages” on page 72 for the meaning of messages that may pop up on the display. Consult this table when a message appears when an operation cannot be completed by the unit. The SD card is not recognized.
15 – Messages General messages The following list shows the messages that may pop up during the use of the unit. These messages alert you to conditions that may arise while you are using the unit. Consult the table below if you see something you do not understand or if you want to know how to solve a problem. Message Description and remedy This pop-up appears when the Sample Rate or Sample Bit of the selected file in the AUDIO DEPOTCan not Import IMPORT menu differs from the current song.
15 – Messages No Armed Track No Undo History Not Stopped OUT point must be set after the IN point. There is no track in recording standby. You tried to enter auto punch mode or press the RECORD button when no tracks were in record standby. (See “Automatic punching in and out” on page 46.) Put a track into record standby before pressing the RECORD button or entering the auto punch mode. There is no undo history. There are no actions to be undone. (See “Undoing an operation” on page 40.
15 – Messages Audio Rst Fail Device Error File Error Not Continued Remote Cmd Remote Rx Sys Rom Err System Err 50 System Error 1 System Error 2 System Error 3 System Error 4 System Error 5 System Error 6 System Error 7 System Error 8 System Error 9 Writing Failed 74 TASCAM DP-24SD If any of these errors occur, turn the unit power off and restart it. If the error message continues to appear frequently, please contact the store where you purchased this unit or a TASCAM customer support service.
16 – Specifications Ratings Recording media SD card (512 MB to 2 GB) SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB) File system SD card (512 MB to 2 GB) : FAT16 SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB) : FAT32 Input/output ratings Analog audio input/output ratings INPUT A to H jack • XLR type (Balanced) Connector: XLR-3-31 (1 : GND, 2 : HOT, 3 : COLD) Input impedance: 2.4 kΩ Rated input level: –14 dBu Maximum input level: +2 dBu • Standard jack type (Balanced) Connector: 6.
16 – Specifications General Power supply 514 x 100.4 x 336.9 mm (Width x Height x Depth, excluding projections) AC adapter (PS-P1220E) Weight Power consumption 6.2 kg/13.67 lb 12 W (Phantom power ON) Operating temperature range Dimensions 5 to 35ºC/41 to 95ºF 336.9mm Dimensional drawings 514mm * Illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. * In order to improve the product, specifications and appearance could be changed without prior notice. 76 TASCAM DP-24SD 100.
16 – Specifications Block diagram TASCAM DP-24SD 77
16 – Specifications Level diagram 78 TASCAM DP-24SD
✂ WARRANTY < In the United States > WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR < Europe > This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty is only valid within the country the unit was originally purchased. We will pay all labor and material expenses for items covered by the warranty. Payment of shipping charges is discussed in the next section of this warranty. This product is subject to the legal warranty regulations of the country of purchase.
TEAC CORPORATION https://tascam.jp/jp/ Phone: +81-42-356-9143 1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8530 Japan TEAC AMERICA, INC. https://tascam.com/us/ Phone: +1-323-726-0303 10410 Pioneer Blvd. Suite #1 and #4, Santa Fe Springs, California 90670, U.S.A. TEAC UK Ltd. http://tascam.eu/en/ TEAC EUROPE GmbH http://tascam.
