D01160520A DR-100)" Linear PCM Recorder OWNER'S MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 88 For U.S.A 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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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 Cautions about rechargeable batteries This product uses rechargeable batteries. Misuse of batteries could cause a leak, rupture or other trouble. Always abide by the following precautions when using batteries. •• If a rechargeable battery leaks, do not touch the leaking fluid with a bare hand. Please consult with TEAC Corporation if a battery fluid leak occurs. •• Battery fluid in an eye could result in loss of vision. If fluid enters an eye, wash the eye immediately with clean water.
Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...................... 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................... 3 Safety Information.................................................. 4 Quick Start Guide.................................................... 7 1 – Introduction....................................................... 9 Main features..................................................................................9 Included items.....................................................................
Contents Icons on the BROWSE screen................................................. 39 File operations............................................................................ 39 Folder operations...................................................................... 40 Add identification tags to files (QUICK TAG).................... 40 Delete the selected file (QUICK DEL).................................. 41 6 – Playback...........................................................
Quick Start Guide In this section, we explain how to use this unit to record with the built-in mics (UNI MIC) and how to play back a recording. The unit contains a factory-installed SD card, and will by default produce 44.1 kHz, 16-bit WAV files. Higher-quality or longer files can be produced using other recording settings. See “Selecting file format, sampling frequency, and maximum file size” for details on page 27.
Quick Start Guide 8 Press the PLAY/PAUSE [7/9] button for playback. If you use a headphone or external monitor system (powered monitor speakers or amplifier and speakers), connect it to the or LINE OUT jack on the left side panel. Headphones Powered monitor speakers or amplifier and speakers For playback over the built-in speaker, turn the SPEAKER switch to ON (See “Using the built-in speaker” on page 25.
1 – Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing a TASCAM DR-100MKII Linear PCM Recorder. Before using your unit, please read this manual carefully so that you will understand the correct operating procedures and be able to use all the functions fully. We hope that you will enjoy using this product for many years to come. Please keep this manual for future reference. You can also download a digital copy from our website (http://tascam. com/).
1 – Introduction Recycling the lithium ion battery This unit uses a lithium ion battery. When you no longer need the battery please help preserve the valuable resources it contains by returning it to a business that recycles rechargeable batteries. Please contact a TASCAM sales representative if you have any questions. Li-ion00 Intellectual property rights •• TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation. •• SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
1 – Introduction SD cards This unit uses SD cards for recording and playback. You can use 64 MB–2 GB SD cards and 4 GB–32 GB SDHC cards with this unit. A list of SD cards that have been tested with this unit can be found on the TASCAM web site (http://tascam.com/). Use of cards that have not been verified for use with this unit could result in the unit not functioning properly. Precautions for use SD cards are delicate media.
2 – Names and Functions of Parts Top pane 8 MENU button Press to open the MENU Screen when the Home Screen is open. When the Home Screen is open, press and hold this button to switch the backlight setting between ALWAYS (always lit) and OFF (always unlit). When one of the various settings screens is open, press this button to return to the MENU screen. 9 I/O LOOP button Press to set the starting (IN) and ending (OUT) points to define the desired interval for loop playback.
2 – Names and Functions of Parts r PLAY/PAUSE [y/9] button When the Home Screen is displayed and playback is stopped, press this button to start playback. During playback, press this button to pause. When a file or folder is selected in the BROWSE screen, press this button to return to the Home Screen and play the file or the first file in the folder from the beginning. t PB CONTROL button Use to open and close the PB CONTROL screen and to turn its functions ON and OFF.
2 – Names and Functions of Parts Left side panel g HOLD switch Shift to the left end (in the direction of the arrow) to engage the hold function. All buttons are inoperative when hold is ON. h /SP OUTPUT volume control Use to adjust the volume output from the built in speaker or jack. j jack Use to connect headphones. (See “Connecting monitors and headphones” on page 25.) k LINE OUT jack Use a stereo mini jack cable to connect to the line input connector on an external device.
2 – Names and Functions of Parts m AUTO/LIMITER switch Set this to ON to activate the automatic gain control or limiter. (See “Using the level control function” on page 32.) Remote control (TASCAM RC-10) , +48V (phantom power) switch Turn this ON to provide +48 V of power when a condenser mic is connected to the XLR (MIC/LINE 1) IN L/R connector. CAUTION Do not connect or disconnect mics when the +48V switch is ON. . SPEAKER switch Set this to ON to output sound from the built-in speaker.
2 – Names and Functions of Parts Home screen When batteries are used, the amount of power remaining is shown as: , , . When battery power is depleted the empty battery icon blinks. The power soon turns OFF automatically. The indicator appears when a TASCAM PS-P520 AC adaptor (sold separately) or TASCAM BP-6AA external battery pack (sold separately) is connected. NOTE Sometimes a Battery Low warning appears when recording or conducting other demanding operations even when battery power remains.
2 – Names and Functions of Parts r Loop playback IN (starting) and OUT (ending) points The settings of loop playback starting (IN) and ending (OUT) points are shown. When the starting (IN) point is set, the icon appears below the corresponding position on the playback position bar.
2 – Names and Functions of Parts Menu item list Using menus Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. The menu items are as shown below. Menu item Function Pages INFORMATION Information about the file, SD card, and system 48 BROWSE SD card file and folder operations 39 PLAYLIST Edit the playlist 43 PLAY MODE Make playback area and repeat 42, playback settings 45 In this example, we show how to change the sampling frequency. 1 Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen.
2 – Names and Functions of Parts Basic operation Use the following buttons to operate the various screens. MENU button Opens the MENU screen. PB CONTROL button Opens the PB CONTROL screen. AUTO button Opens the AUTO REC screen. HOME button When any other screen is open, press this to return to the Home Screen. ENTER/MARK button Use this to confirm the selection of a setting item or to answer “YES” to a confirmation message. STOP button Use this to answer “NO” to a confirmation message.
3 – Preparation for Use Preparing the power Power source options This recorder can be powered by the included TASCAM BPL2 lithium-ion rechargeable battery, two AA batteries, a TASCAM PS-P520 AC adaptor (sold separately) or a TASCAM BP-6AA external battery pack (sold separately). By using both the lithium-ion rechargeable battery and AA batteries together, the unit can be operated continuously for a long time.
3 – Preparation for Use Using an AC adaptor (sold separately) Connect the TASCAM PS-P520 AC adaptor (sold separately) to the DC IN 5V connector as shown in the illustration. TASCAM PS-P520 (Sold separately) AC outlet DC plug NOTE If you connect a TASCAM BP-6AA external battery pack via the included cord to this recorder while the recorder still has batteries in it, power will be provided by the external battery pack. Preparing the remote control Installing the battery 1 Remove the battery holder.
3 – Preparation for Use •• Do not carry or store the battery with small metal objects. Doing so could short the battery and cause leakage or rupture, for example. •• When storing or disposing of the battery, cover the contacts with tape to prevent them from touching other batteries or metal objects. •• Follow the disposal instructions written on the battery or provided by the local government when you are done using it. 3 Connect the cable to the REMOTE/DIGITAL IN jack on the right side of the recorder.
3 – Preparation for Use Turning the power on and off CAUTION •• Turn down the volume of the sound 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 To start up the unit from the stopped state, press and hold the button until TASCAM DR-100MKII (start-up screen) is displayed on the display.
3 – Preparation for Use 3 Press the . or / button to move the cursor (highlighted area), and use the wheel to change values. 4 Press the ENTER/MARK button to confirm the change and return to the MENU screen. NOTE •• While setting the time, the time display stops changing. •• You can set the unit to automatically add the date to file names. (See “Setting the format of file names” on page 51.
3 – Preparation for Use Mode selection You can set the operation mode used for recording and playback. 3 Press the ENTER/MARK button to start formatting. 4 When formatting ends, the Home Screen opens. You can also reformat the card in this unit at any time. (See “Using QUICK FORMAT” on page 50 and “Using FULL FORMAT” on page 50.) Setting the mode 1 While pressing the ENTER/MARK button press the button to turn the power ON and open the MODE SELECT screen.
3 – Preparation for Use Restrictions when using HS mode HS mode has the following limitations. •• You cannot record or play back MP3 files. Use STD mode to work with MP3 files. •• 96 kHz WAV files cannot be overdubbed. •• Playback speed adjustment and VSA functions cannot be used with 96 kHz WAV files. The SPEED icon on the Home Screen appears with an “X” in it to show this. Function disabled indication •• When using loop playback with 96 kHz WAV files, a gap will occur at the beginning of the loop.
4 – Recording In addition to recording with the built-in stereo mics, this unit can also record signals from external mics and connected audio equipment, including CD players. The recording audio file format can be set to MP3 (32–320 kbps, 44.1/48 kHz) or WAV (44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bit). Moreover, when an audio file is playing back, you can record the playback sound mixed together with the input sound to create a new file (overdubbing, excluding 96 kHz).
4 – Recording You can also select the input of XLR (MIC/LINE 1) jack by changing the MIC/LINE 1 switch on the front panel. Possible recording time Setting where files are saved Set the folder where recorded files are saved. For details, see the SELECT popup menu items in “Folder operations” on page 40. If no setting is made, new recording files are placed in the MUSIC folder. Setting the analog input Use the INPUT switch on the top panel to set the analog input source.
4 – Recording Mics When using a condenser mic that requires phantom power, set the +48V switch on the bottom panel to ON. •• Since using phantom power reduces the amount of time the unit can operate on battery power, we recommend that you use a TASCAM PS-P520AC adaptor (sold separately) or TASCAM BP-6AA external battery pack (sold separately). •• If alkaline batteries are used to supply phantom power, some microphones will only be able to be used for a very short amount of time.
4 – Recording Setting the digital input Using a digital audio cable, you can connect the output of digital audio equipment, such as a CD player’s digital connector, using the included digital conversion cable to the REMOTE/DIGITAL IN jack on the left side panel. Digital conversion cable (included) Digital mixer, Digital recorder, Digital amplifier, etc. When the FUNCTION item is set to DIGI IN on the REMOTE/ DIGI IN setting screen, you can record the digital output from external digital audio equipment.
4 – Recording Adjusting the analog input level Before starting recording, the analog input level should be adjusted to prevent the recorded sounds or signals from being distorted due to excessively large input signals or from being inaudible due to excessively low input signals compared to noise. In addition to manual adjustment, the unit has the following two level adjustment functions: auto gain control and limiter. Any of these can be used as required. conditions.
4 – Recording •• Use the auto gain control and limiter functions to prevent loud sound sources from distorting when recording. (See “Using the level control function” on page 32.) Using the level control function Set the recording level control function to be used with microphone input. Recording The following explanation assumes that you have already set the input source and adjusted the analog input level and that the Home Screen is open.
4 – Recording Dividing files and creating new files while recording Creating new files manually while recording (track incrementing) You can manually split a recording by creating a new file. 4 Press the ENTER/MARK button to open the DIVIDE screen. Press the / button while recording. NOTE •• When new files are created, incremental numbers are added to the end of each file name. •• A new file cannot be created if the total number of files and folders would exceed 999.
4 – Recording Recording playback and input sounds together (overdubbing) When an audio file is playing back, you can record the playback sound together with the input sound. This creates a new file and does not overwrite the playback file. NOTE •• You cannot overdub if input monitoring is OFF or the PRE REC function is ON. •• You cannot overdub WAV files with 96kHz sampling frequency. •• When overdubbing, the automatic recording function is disabled.
4 – Recording time appear on the recording screen. In addition, the name of the file being played back appears at the bottom of the screen. The following popup message appears if the selected file cannot be played back. START LEVEL Signal is judged to have been input when it exceeds this level. Options are OFF, –6dB, –12dB (default), –24dB and –48dB. END LEVEL Signal is judged to have stopped when it becomes less than this level. Options are OFF, –6dB, –12dB, –24dB (default) and –48dB.
4 – Recording 4 Set the value of the END LEVEL item. 5 Press the HOME button to return to the Home Screen. 6 Press the RECORD [0] button while holding down the AUTO button to put the unit into recording standby. Recording starts automatically when the input signal exceeds the START LEVEL value. 7 Press the STOP [8] button to stop automatic recording. NOTE You can also add marks manually. (See “Adding marks manually during recording and playback” on page 36.
4 – Recording Moving to a mark position You can move to marks in the currently selected file when paused and during playback. You can use this function to identify points to create shortcuts to the beginning of songs, for example. Press the .// buttons while pressing and holding the ENTER/MARK button during playback or when stopped. NOTE You cannot move to a mark in a different file.
4 – Recording Recording duration The table below shows the maximum recording time on SD/SDHC cards of different capacities for different file formats for recording. File format (recording setting) 16 bit WAV 24 bit MP3 32 kbps 64 kbps 96 kbps 128 kbps 192 kbps 256 kbps 320 kbps 44.1 kHz 48 kHz 96 kHz 44.1 kHz 48 kHz 96 kHz 44.1 kHz/48 kHz 44.1 kHz/48 kHz 44.1 kHz/48 kHz 44.1 kHz/48 kHz 44.1 kHz/48 kHz 44.1 kHz/48 kHz 44.
5 – Working with Files and Folders (BROWSE Screen) On the BROWSE Screen, you can view the contents of the Music Folder, which contains the audio files on the SD card that you can use with the DR-100MKII. On this screen, you can also play and erase selected audio files, create folders, add files to the playlist and so on. (See “Playlist” on page 43.
5 – Working with Files and Folders (BROWSE Screen) DELETE A message appears to confirm that you want to delete the selected file. Press the ENTER/MARK button to erase the file and STOP [8] button to cancel the deletion operation. NOTE You cannot erase read-only files and files that are not recognized by this unit. CANCEL The operation for the selected file is canceled, and the popup menu is closed.
5 – Working with Files and Folders (BROWSE Screen) Delete the selected file (QUICK DEL) You can easily delete the selected file. 1 When the Home Screen is open, press the QUICK button to open a popup menu. 2 Select DEL from the menu, and press the ENTER/ MARK button. The QUICK DELETE screen appears. 3 Press the ENTER/MARK button to delete the file, or press the STOP [8] button to cancel deletion.
6 – Playback Selecting files for playback (skip) On the Home Screen, you can use the . and / buttons to select the playback track. The files that you can select are determined by the playback area setting. Limiting the playback area makes track selection easier when you have numerous recorded and copied tracks on the SD card. On the PLAY MODE Screen, you can select all files, the current folder or the playlist as the playback area. You can also use the BROWSE Screen to set a folder as the playback area.
6 – Playback 5 Use the wheel to select SELECT, and press the ENTER/ MARK button. The display returns to the Home Screen. The first file in the folder is selected, and the unit is stopped. Regardless of the previous setting, the playback area is set to FOLDER, and this folder becomes the playback area. Selecting a folder for the playback area (2) When the playback area is set to FOLDER, if you select a file on the BROWSE Screen, the folder that contains the selected file becomes the playback area.
6 – Playback ALL CLR A confirmation message appears to confirm that you want to remove all the files from the playlist. Press the ENTER/MARK button to remove all the files or the STOP [8] button to cancel this operation. For this operation, it does not matter which file you select in step 3. All the files are removed from the playlist, but they are not erased from the SD card. NOTE •• Only files in the playback area that is currently set can be selected for playback.
6 – Playback Using the wheel to change the playback position When the Home Screen is open and a track is playing back or stopped, you can use the wheel to change the playback position. NOTE •• The faster you turn the wheel, the more rapidly the position changes. •• No sound is output while the wheel is being turned. •• During playback, if you turn the wheel, playback will resume from the position where you stop turning.
6 – Playback Use the . button, / button and wheel to set each items. After you finish making settings on this screen, press the HOME button (or press and hold the PB CONTROL button) to return to the Home Screen. In the upper part of the Home Screen, the icons for the playback control functions that are currently active appear highlighted in inverse.
7 – Connecting with a Computer By connecting this unit with a computer using the USB cable, you can transfer audio files on the SD card in the unit to a computer, as well as transfer audio files on the computer to the SD card in the unit. This unit can handle audio files of the following formats (only stereo files). MP3: 32 kbps – 320 kbps, 44.1/48 kHz WAV: 44.
8 – Settings and Information Using the INFORMATION screens Various information about this unit can be checked on these screens. Follow these procedures to open the INFORMATION screen. Card information page (CARD) The CARD page shows the status of the currently inserted SD card. 1 Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2 Use the wheel to select INFORMATION, and press the ENTER/MARK button. The INFORMATION screen contains the following four pages. Use the wheel to move through the pages.
8 – Settings and Information Battery information page (BATTERY) On the BATTERY page, usage information about the batteries in the recorder is shown. Li-Ion: Shows the amount of power remaining in the recorder’s lithium-ion rechargeable battery. The number to the right of the icon shows whether this is being used as the main (1) or secondary (2) battery power source. AA: Shows the amount of power remaining in the recorder’s AA batteries.
8 – Settings and Information Using QUICK FORMAT Use the QUICK FORMAT item to quick format the SD card. Using QUICK FORMAT erases all music files on the card and automatically creates new MUSIC and UTILITY folders as well as the “dr-1.sys” file that is necessary to use the SD card with the DR-100MKII. 1 Use the wheel to select QUICK FORMAT, and press the ENTER/MARK button to highlight Exec. 2 Press the ENTER/MARK button to open a pop-up confirmation window.
8 – Settings and Information Confirm that the replaced battery is installed properly before changing the unit setting to make it the main battery. NOTE If the backup battery charge becomes less than a certain level, the Current Main: AA popup message appears, and even if you change the MAIN battery setting, the power source will not change while the unit is operating. You can make the following settings with the items on this screen. File name format Set the TYPE item to WORD or DATE.
9 – Using the REMOTE/DIGITAL IN jack This unit has a REMOTE/DIGITAL IN jack to which you can connect a TASCAM RC-10 wired remote control or TASCAM RC-3F footswitch-type remote control (sold separately) that can be used to operate the unit. You can also use the included digital input conversion cable to connect the recorder to external digital audio equipment. Footswitch (TASCAM RC-3F, sold separately) 6 Use the wheel to change the MODE item.
9 – Using the REMOTE/DIGITAL IN jack NOTE If FUNCTION is set to DIGI IN on the REMOTE/DIGI IN setting screen, moving the INPUT switch on the top panel will not change the input, and the following popup message will appear.
10 – Messages The following is a list of the popup messages that might appear on the DR-100MKII under certain conditions. Refer to this list if one of these popup messages appears and you want to check the meaning or determine a proper response. Message Meaning and response File Name ERR The DIVIDE function would cause the file name to exceed 200 characters. The DIVIDE function adds “_a” or “_b” to the end of the original file name.
10 – Messages Message Meaning and response No PB File There is no file that can be played back. The file might be damaged. No MUSIC File There is no playback file, so DIVIDE and OVERDUB cannot be executed. Sample Rate 96kHz 96 kHz WAV files cannot be overdubbed. DIN Selected When the REMOTE/DIGITAL IN jack is selected as the input, you cannot change to an analog input even if you change that INPUT switch on the top panel.
11 – 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 dealer where the product was purchased from or the TASCAM Distributor in your area. 88 Power will not turn ON. •• Confirm that the batteries are not dead. •• Confirm that the batteries are installed with the correct +/– orientation.
12 – Specifications Ratings Recording media SD cards (64 MB–2 GB) and SDHC cards (4 GB–32 GB) Recording/playback format WAV: 44.1/48/96 (HS mode) kHz, 16/24-bit MP3: 44.1/48 kHz, 32/64/96/128/192/256/320 kbps Number of channels 2 channels (stereo) Output: 0.4 W (mono) Digital audio input ratings DIGITAL IN jack Connector: 3/32” (2.
12 – Specifications Recommended USB host controller Intel chipset Alkaline batteries (EVOLTA): Supported OS Windows: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.2 or newer General Format Continuous operation time Note Playback, WAV, 44.1 kHz, 16 bit About 2 hours 45 minutes Headphones (32Ω) Playback, WAV, 44.1 kHz, 16 bit About 2 hours 45 minutes Built-in speaker Playback, MP3, 44.1 kHz, 128 kbps About 2 hours 45 minutes Headphones (32Ω) Playback, MP3, 44.
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DR-100MK" User registration Customers in the USA, please visit the TASCAM website (http://tascam.com/) to register as a user online. TEAC CORPORATION Phone: +81-42-356-9143 1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8530, Japan http://tascam.jp/ TEAC AMERICA, INC. Phone: +1-323-726-0303 7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello, California 90640 USA http://tascam.com/ TEAC CANADA LTD. Phone: +1905-890-8008 Facsimile: +1905-890-9888 5939 Wallace Street, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1Z8, Canada http://tascam.
