D01188720A DR-60D Linear PCM Recorder OWNER’S MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 88For 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 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Safety Information 88For 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.
Safety Information CAUTIONS ABOUT BATTERIES This product uses batteries. Misuse of batteries could cause a leak, rupture or other trouble. Always abide by the following precautions when using batteries. • Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries. The batteries could rupture or leak, causing fire or injury. • When installing batteries, pay attention to the polarity indications (plus/ minus (¥/^) orientation), and install them correctly in the battery compartment as indicated.
Contents Quick Start Guide............................................................... 9 1 – Introduction................................................................ 13 Features........................................................................................................ 13 Included items............................................................................................ 14 Conventions used in this manual........................................................ 14 Trademarks.........
Contents Using the low-cut filter...........................................................................49 Overview of recording modes.............................................................49 Recording (MONO/STEREO recording).............................................50 Make recording settings................................................................50 Set where to save the file..............................................................51 Starting the recording..........................
Contents Increasing the perceived overall sound pressure to enhance listenability (Level Alignment).............................................................77 Using the playback equalizer...............................................................78 Setting mic input gain with the quick menu..................................78 8 – Mixer............................................................................ 79 Making mixer settings.................................................................
Quick Start Guide In this chapter we will try recording and playback with the TASCAM DR-60D. We will also try using it connected to a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera. The default recording format is set to 16-bit/44.1kHz WAV when shipped from the factory. Higher-quality files can be produced by changing the recording format. See “Selecting file format, sampling frequency, and maximum file size” on page 42 for details. 1. Install batteries in the battery compartment on the back of the unit.
Quick Start Guide CAUTION The first time you use the unit, a built-in clock setting screen will appear. (See “Setting the date and time” on page 36.) CAUTION • Formatting erases all the data on the SD card. • When formatting, use a TASCAM PS-P515U AC adaptor (sold separately), supply the unit with USB bus power from a computer or be certain that the batteries have sufficient remaining charge. 5. Connect a microphone to the 1/L connector or 2/R connector on the left side of the unit. Press the .
Quick Start Guide 7. Press the RECORD [0] button to switch to recording standby. The indicator will flash. RECORD indicator 8. Use the 1/L knob or 2/R knob on the front of the unit to adjust the input level. (See “Adjusting the input level” on page 46 for details.) 10. Press the Stop (8) [HOME] button to finish recording. NOTE To pause recording, press the RECORD [0] button. Press the RECORD [0] button again to restart recording in the same file. 11. Press the PLAY [7] button for playback.
Quick Start Guide 14. You can connect this unit with a DSLR to output sound from this unit to the camera or to monitor sound from the camera with this unit. (See “Camera connection and attachment” on page 39.) Use standard φ3.5mm stereo mini plug cables (sold separately) to connect them. If you want to record audio from this unit with a camera, connect the CAMERA OUT jack on the left side of this unit with the external mic input on the camera.
1 – Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM DR-60D Linear PCM Recoder. Please read this Owner’s Manual carefully in order to maximize your use of all the unit’s features. We hope that you will enjoy using this recorder for many years to come. 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 TASCAM web site (http://tascam.com/).
1 – Introduction • Delay function that eliminates time lags caused by differences in the distances of two sets of inputs from the sound source • DIVIDE function allows files to be split where desired • MARK function convenient for moving to specific locations • Equalizers function for playback, and level alignment function to enhance the perceived overall sound pressure • File name format can be set to use a user-defined word or the date • Resume function to memorize the playback position before the
1 – Introduction Trademarks • TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation. • SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • Microsoft, Windows, WindowsXP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Apple, Macintosh, iMac, Mac OS and Mac OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc. • Pentium and Intel are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
1 – Introduction 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 confirmed for use with this unit can be found on the TASCAM website (http://tascam.com/). Please check this site or contact TASCAM customer support. Precautions for use SD cards are delicate media. In order to avoid damaging a card or the card slot, please take the following precautions when handling them. • Do not leave them in extremely hot or cold places.
2 – Names and functions of parts Front panel Press during recording to add a mark manually. (See“Adding marks manually to a recording” on page 59.) Press the . or / button while pressing and holding this dial to move to the previous or next mark, respectively. (See “Moving to a mark position” on page 59.) 4 MONITOR SELECT button When not playing back, press to open the monitoring source selection pop-up menu. When playing back dual-recorded files, press to switch between files.
2 – Names and functions of parts 7 QUICK button Press when the Home Screen, BROWSE screen or MIXER screen is open to show the quick menu pop-up. The function to be shown depends on the state of the unit when the button is pressed.
2 – Names and functions of parts y . button During playback or when stopped in the middle of a file, press to return to the beginning of the file. When stopped at the beginning of a file, press to skip to the beginning of the previous file. Press and hold to search backward. Press this button while pressing and holding the DATA dial to return to the previous mark. On the setting screens, use this button to move the cursor left. On the BROWSE Screen, press this button to move up a level.
2 – Names and functions of parts Left side panel f 2/R connector (XLR/TRS) These are balanced analog XLR/TRS combo jacks for microphone and line level inputs. XLR (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) TRS (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) CAUTION • Confirm that phantom power is OFF before connecting a line s 1/L connector (XLR/TRS) These are balanced analog XLR/TRS combo jacks for microphone and line level inputs. XLR (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) TRS (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) d 3-4 connector (φ3.
2 – Names and functions of parts j CAMERA OUT volume control Use to adjust the volume output from the CAMERA OUT connector. Right side panel k CAMERA OUT connector (φ3.5mm stereo mini jack) Connect a camera external mic here. Refer to the camera’s operation manual to identify this connector on the camera. (See “Camera connection and attachment” on page 39.) l SD card slot Insert an SD card here. ; button Press and hold this button to turn the unit’s power ON or OFF(Standby).
2 – Names and functions of parts x USB port Use the included USB cable to connect with a computer USB port. (See “9 – Connecting with a computer” on page 82.) Power can be supplied through the USB cable provided with the unit or an AC adaptor (sold separately: TASCAM PS-P515U). Rear panel CAUTION Always connect the recorder directly to a computer. Do not use a USB hub. c PHONES volume control Use to adjust the volume output from the PHONES jack. v PHONES jack (φ3.
2 – Names and functions of parts Top panel . DSLR attachment bracket Use this bracket, which is preinstalled on the unit, with the DSLR mounting screw. If you do not want to use this bracket, use a coin or other tool to remove the four attachment screws. / DSLR mounting screw (1/4-inch) Use to attach this unit to the bottom of a camera or a rack that supports camera mounting screws, for example. Bottom Panel ! Tripod mounting threads (1/4-inch) Use to attach this unit to a tripod.
2 – Names and functions of parts Home Screen NOTE When monitoring, some meters, icons and other items will change to recording screen appearance. 1 Monitoring mode This shows what audio is now being monitored.
2 – Names and functions of parts 6 Power supply status When a battery is being used, a battery icon shows the amount of power remaining in bars (“ ”, “ ”, “ ”). The battery is almost dead and the power will soon turn off (standby) if the icon has no bars “ ”. When using the PS-P515U AC adaptor (sold separately) or USB bus power, “ ” appears. NOTE Sometimes a Battery Lowwarning appears when recording or conducting other demanding operations even when battery power remains.
2 – Names and functions of parts e Level align status This icon shows whether the level align function is on or off. (See “Increasing the perceived overall sound pressure to enhance listenability (Level Alignment)” on page 77.) Level align function off Level align function on Recording Screen r Playback equalizer status This icon shows whether the playback equalizer is on or off. (See “Using the playback equalizer” on page 78.
2 – Names and functions of parts Indicator 3-M 3-S CH4 4-M 4-S Meaning Left channel of dual recording mode main file Left channel of dual recording mode sub file Channel 4 sound input Right channel of dual recording mode main file Right channel of dual recording mode sub file 2 Prerecording or Auto recording function status “ ” appears when the prerecording function is ON, and in recording standby. “ ” appears when the auto recording function is ON, and recording.
2 – Names and functions of parts q File name This shows the file name that is automatically assigned to a recording file. This shows the project name when there are multiple files recorded in 4-channel recording mode or dual recording mode. w Remaining recording time The remaining recording time on the SD card is shown in hours: minutes: seconds according to the recording mode, sampling frequency and recording format settings. e Low cut filter status This shows whether the low cut filter is ON/OFF.
2 – Names and functions of parts The OTHERS submenu appears when OTHERS is selected in the MENU screen. The menu items contained are as follows. Submenu item Function Information about the file, SD card, INFORMATION and system FILE NAME File name settings DATE/TIME Date and time settings Settings for the TASCAM RC-3F footswitch and TASCAM RC-10 REMOTE wired remote control (both sold separately) SYSTEM Various system settings Pages page 84 Using menus Use the MENU screen to make various settings. 1.
2 – Names and functions of parts 4. Turn the DATA dial or / button to move the cursor to highlight the value of the setting. Basic operation Use the following buttons to operate the various screens. MENU button: Opens the MENU screen. 5. Turn the DATA dial to change the setting. 6. Press the DATA dial or . button to set a different item in the same menu. This enables you to select a new item. Turn the DATA dial again to select an item to be set. 7. Repeat step 3 to 6 as necessary to set each item.
2 – Names and functions of parts QUICK button: This opens the quick menu pop-up.
3 – Preparation Powering the unit Power sources DR-60D can operate on four AA batteries, TASCAM PS-P515U AC adaptor (sold separately) or USB cable provided with the unit (USB bus power). Alkaline or Ni-MH batteries can be used. Using AA batteries Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the unit. Install 4 AA batteries in the compartment with the ¥ and ^ marks as shown. Then, close the battery compartment cover.
3 – Preparation Using an AC adaptor (sold separately) Connect the TASCAM PS-P515U AC adaptor (sold separately) and the USB cable to the USB port of the unit as shown in the illustration. Using an external battery pack (sold separately) Connect a TASCAM BP-6AA external battery pack (designed for use with this unit and sold separately) to the recorder with the included USB cable as shown in the illustration. For details, see the BP-6AA Owner’s Manual.
3 – Preparation CAUTION Using USB bus power Connect the unit to a PC using the attached USB cable as shown in the illustration. Computer USB Mini-B USB plug The USB SELECT screen appears to choose between USB bus power for power supply or connection with a PC through the USB cable when USB cable is connected after the unit is turned on or when the unit is turned on after connecting the USB cable. Turn the DATA dial to select BUS POWER and press the DATA dial to select power supply from the USB port.
3 – Preparation Turning the power on and off (putting it in standby) CAUTION • The unit goes in standby mode if shut down when the unit is operating on AC power supplied through the TASCAM PS-P515U AC adaptor (sold separately), or bus power supplied from a USB port of a PC. • Turn down the volume of the sound system connected to the unit before starting up or shutting down (standby) the unit. • Do not use headphones when starting up or shutting down (standby) the unit.
3 – Preparation Resume function The unit has resume function. When started up, the unit is located to the position (time) where it left off when shut down previously. If the Playback (7) button is pressed after start-up, the file the unit was playing when shut down (standby) previously starts to be played from the position (time) where the unit left off when shut down. NOTE The required data are stored in the SD card. The resume function does not work if the card is exchanged or formatted.
3 – Preparation 3. Turn the DATA dial to select DATE/TIME, and press the DATA dial or / button. Inserting and removing SD cards Inserting the SD card The DATE/TIME screen opens. 4. Press the DATA dial or the . and / buttons to move the cursor, and turn the DATA dial to change the value. 5. Press the MENU button or . button to confirm the change and return to the OTHERS screen. NOTE You can set the unit to automatically add the date to file names. (See “Setting the format of file names” on page 88.
3 – Preparation 2. Press the SD card in gently and then release it to allow it to come out. SD card write protection switches SD cards have protect switches that prevent writing new data to them. Unprotected CAUTION • Do not remove the SD card from the unit during recording, playback or at other times when it is being accessed. • Do not remove the SD card from the unit when it is connected to a computer by USB. • SD cards that meet SD or SDHC standards can be used with this unit.
3 – Preparation Preparing an SD card for use In order to use an SD card in this unit, you must format it first. If you want to input audio from the camera and monitor it with this unit, connect the CAMERA IN jack on the left side of this unit with the audio output jack on the camera. CAUTION • When formatting a card, the unit should be operating on AC power supplied through the PS-P515U adaptor (sold separately), USB bus power supplied from a computer, or batteries with sufficient remaining power.
3 – Preparation Connecting monitors and headphones To listen with headphones, connect them to the PHONES jack. To listen with an external monitoring system (powered monitor speakers or an amplifier and speakers), connect it to the LINE OUT jack. Headphones Monitoring By enabling the monitoring function, you can monitor the input signals when the unit is stopped using headphones, for example.
3 – Preparation Selecting the monitored signal 1. When the Home Screen is open and the unit is stopped, paused, in recording standby or recording, press the MONITOR SELECT button to open a pop-up menu where you can select which signal to monitor. Option CH2 Sub CH3 CH3 Main CH3 Sub CH4 Stereo recording mode 4-channel recording mode 2. Turn the DATA dial to select which signal to monitor.
4 – Recording This unit can record sound from external microphones and external audio devices, including CD players. The unit can be set to record audio files in WAV or BWF (44.1/48/96kHz, 16/24-bit) format. Marks added when recording to Broadcast Wave Format (BWF) can be used with software that supports this format, for example. This recorder has five recording modes, including dual recording, which allows the same input signals to be recorded at two different levels, and 4-channel recording.
4 – Recording 7. Turn the DATA dial to select SIZE, and press the DATA dial or / button. Preparing the recording inputs Connecting microphones Set the maximum file size with the Turn the DATA dial to one of the following options. Options: 64M, 128M, 256M, 512M, 1G, 2G. (default value) NOTE • If the maximum set file size is exceeded during recording, the unit will automatically continue recording in a new file.
4 – Recording Recording an external device (LINE IN) Use stereo plug cables to connect to the output of an external audio device. Setting the input types Set the 1/L and 2/R input switches on the front of the unit according to the types of equipment connected to them. Other audio equipment or external sound source LINE: CAUTION • Reduce the output level of the external audio device if the input sound is distorted even when reducing the input gain level on the unit.
4 – Recording CAUTION Depending on this setting, the input level setting range changes. For this reason, the input level might change greatly when this setting is changed. Before changing it, you should turn the power OFF or turn the output level all the way down. Using phantom power When stopped, if you change the 1/L or 2/R input switch on the front of the unit to MIC+PHANTOM, a pop-up message appears confirming that you want to turn phantom power on.
4 – Recording Using plug-in power The plug-in power function can be turned on when an external mic that requires it is connected to the 3-4 jack. 1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2. Turn the DATA dial to select OTHERS, and press the DATA dial or / button to open the OTHERS screen. 3. Turn the DATA dial to select SYSTEM, and press the DATA dial or / button to open the SYSTEM screen. 4. Turn the DATA dial to select PLUGIN POWER, and press the DATA dial or / button. 5.
4 – Recording 4. Turn the DATA dial to set the mic input gain. Options: LOW (default value), MID, HIGH NOTE • Ch3/4has only two mic input gain options—LOW(default value) and HIGH. • The LOW, MIDand HIGHsettings change the input gain, and should be set according to the input level. If you are not sure which setting to use, try LOWfirst. If the input level is too low even after adjustment, return to the INPUT SETTINGscreen and set it to MID. If the level is still too low, set it to HIGH.
4 – Recording Using the limiter When the limiter is on, the mic input gain will be adjusted automatically according to the input level to set the recording level so that distortion does not occur even when loud sounds are input. 1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2. Turn the DATA dial to select INPUT SETTING, and press the DATA dial or / button to open the INPUT SETTING screen. 3. Turn the DATA dial to select LIMITER for a channel, and press the DATA dial or / button.
4 – Recording Using the low-cut filter The low cut filter can reduce noise such as offensive wind noise from air-conditioners and projectors. 1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2. Turn the DATA dial to select INPUT SETTING, and press the DATA dial or / button to open the INPUT SETTING screen. 3. Turn the DATA dial to select LOW CUT for a channel, and press the DATA dial or / button. Overview of recording modes This recorder has five recording modes.
4 – Recording Recording (MONO/STEREO recording) Make recording settings 1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2. Turn the DATA dial to select REC MODE, and press the DATA dial or / button to open the REC MODE screen. 3. Turn the DATA dial to select REC MODE, and press the DATA dial or / button. 4. Turn the DATA dial to set it to MONO or STEREO (default value: STEREO). mono recording stereo recording 5. Press the DATA dial or . button to select the other item. 6.
4 – Recording Set where to save the file Set the folder where recorded files are saved. The created sound file will be saved in the currently selected folder. For details, see SELECT quick menu under “Folder operations” on page 66. If no setting is made, new recording files are placed in the “MUSIC” folder. Starting the recording 1. Press the record (0) button to begin recording standby.
4 – Recording Simultaneously recording two files at different input levels (DUAL REC) This recorder can simultaneously record a second recording at a different input level along with the regular recording. For example, when recording with microphones, you can make an ordinary recording with the input level set as high as possible and simultaneously record at a slightly lower input level for safety.
4 – Recording 12. If REC MODE is set to DUAL ST, you can also set MS mic decoding. To use a mid-side mic, turn the DATA dial to select MS MODE, and press the DATA dial or / button. 13. Turn the DATA dial to set the decoding mode when using a mid-side mic. Options OFF REC MONITOR Explanation Record in ordinary stereo mode. Use to decode while recording. Playback is conducted without decoding. Record mid-side mic output without decoding for decoding later.
4 – Recording Dual recording file names Dual recording allows two files to be recorded simultaneously. The name of the second file created by dual recording has DXX added to the file name of the ordinary recording. DXX shows the amount that the input level has been lowered. TASCAM_0002S12.WAV TASCAM_0002S34D12.
4 – Recording 9. Turn the DATA dial to set the decoding mode when using a mid-side mic. Options OFF REC MONITOR Explanation Record in ordinary stereo mode. Use to decode while recording. Playback is conducted without decoding. Record mid-side mic output without decoding for decoding later. Use this mode to monitor when recording with a mid-side mic. Use this also when playing back mid-side files that were recorded without decoding.
4 – Recording File names when recording in 4-channel In 4-channel recording, a set of two files is created—one for the external mics connected to channels 1 and 2 and one for the external device or stereo mic connected to channels 3/4. TASCAM_0002S12.WAV TASCAM_0002S34.
4 – Recording 10. Turn the DATA dial to set the END LEVEL, which is the level that the unit recognizes as no input signal. Options: –6dB, –12dB, –24dB (default value), –48dB 11. Press the DATA dial or . button to select the other item. 12. Turn the DATA dial to select END DELAY, and press the DATA dial or / button. 13. Turn the DATA dial to set the END DELAY, which is the amount of time after the END LEVEL is reached until recording stops. Options: 1sec – 5sec (default value) 14.
4 – Recording Creating and changeover to a new file during continued recording (Track increment) You can manually or automatically split a recording by creating a new file. (Track increment) Manual track increment during recording You can manually split a recording by creating a new file. 1. Press the / button while recording. NOTE When new files are created, incremental numbers are added to the end of each project name.
4 – Recording Mark function Adding marks manually to a recording You can manually add marks to a recording where you want them. 1. Press the DATA dial while recording to add a mark. Mark number pull-up appears. Adding marks automatically to a recording This function allows the unit to add marks automatically using AUTO REC. On the AUTO REC screen, set the MODE item to MARK. See “Recording automatically (AUTO REC)” on page 56.
4 – Recording Recording the moment before pushing RECORD (PRE REC) Delaying the start of recording (REC DELAY) By using prerecording, when the unit is in recording standby you can record up to two seconds of the signal input before the record (0) button is pushed to start recording.(PRE REC) 1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2. Turn the DATA dial to select REC SETTING, and press the DATA dial or / button to open the REC SETTING screen. 3.
4 – Recording Self-timer function Like a camera, the unit has a self-timer to trigger the start of recording after a set period of time. 1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2. Turn the DATA dial to select REC SETTING, and press the DATA dial or / button to open the REC SETTING screen. 3. Turn the DATA dial to select SELF TIMER, and press the DATA dial or / button. 4. Turn the DATA dial to set the amount of time until recording starts. Options: OFF (default value), 2sec, 10sec 5.
4 – Recording Setting auto tone length You can set the length of the auto tone. 1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2. Turn the DATA dial to select REC SETTING, and press the DATA dial or / button to open the REC SETTING screen. 3. Turn the DATA dial to select TONE SECS, and press the DATA dial or / button. 4. Turn the DATA dial to set the length of the tone. Options: 0.5sec, 1sec (default value), 2sec, 3sec 5.
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) WAV/BWF 16bit (STEREO) WAV/BWF 24bit (STEREO) 44.1kHz 48kHz 96kHz 44.1kHz 48kHz 96kHz SD/SDHC card capacity (hours:minutes) 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 1:41 3:22 6:44 13:28 1:33 3:06 6:12 12:24 0:46 1:33 3:06 6:12 1:07 2:15 4:30 9:00 1:02 2:04 4:08 8:16 0:31 1:02 2:04 4:08 p The recording times shown above are estimates.
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. TIP If you connect the DR-60D with a computer by USB, or mount the SD card on a computer using a card reader or other input, you can change the folder structure within the MUSICFolder and erase files from the computer as you would the contents of a hard drive. Furthermore, you can change file names from the computer.
5 – Working with Files and Folders (BROWSE screen) Icons on the BROWSE screen The meanings of icons that appear on the BROWSE Screen are as follows. Root Music Folder (MUSIC) File operations Select the desired audio file on the BROWSE screen, and press the QUICK button to open the quick menu pop-up window shown below. The MUSIC Folder is the highest (root) level folder in the hierarchy shown on the BROWSE Screen. Audio file This icon appears before the names of music files.
5 – Working with Files and Folders (BROWSE screen) DELETE A message appears to confirm that you want to delete the selected file. Press the DATA dial to erase the file and the stop (8) [HOME] button to cancel the deletion operation. NOTE If the currently selected file was recorded using dual-recording or four-channel recording, both files recorded at that time will be deleted. CANCEL The operation for the selected (highlighted) file is canceled, and the quick menu is closed.
5 – Working with Files and Folders (BROWSE screen) CANCEL The operation for the selected (highlighted) file is canceled, and The quick menu is closed. Creating a new folder In the file list, NEW FOLDER appears at the bottom. NOTE The quick menu can also be closed by pressing the QUICK button. Select (highlight) NEW FOLDER, and press the DATA dial or / button. A pop-up appears to confirm that you want to create a new folder.
6 – Playback On the Home Screen, you can use the . and / buttons to select the playback file. The files that you can select are determined by the playback area setting. Limiting the playback area makes file selection easier when you have numerous recorded and copied files on the SD card. On the PLAY SETTING screen, you can set the play area to ALL FILES on the SD card or the current FOLDER. You can also use the BROWSE Screen to set a folder as the playback area.
6 – Playback 5. When finished making the setting, press the stop (8) [HOME] button to return to the Home Screen. NOTE The current playback area setting appears in the upper left of the Home Screen. 4. Press the QUICK button to open the following quick menu pop-up window. Playback area Selecting a folder for the playback area (1) Regardless of the current playback area, if you select a folder on the BROWSE Screen, the playback area changes to the selected folder. 1.
6 – Playback 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. 1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2. Turn the DATA dial to select BROWSE, and press the DATA dial or / button to open the BROWSE screen. A file list of the folder that contains the file selected in the Home Screen is displayed. 3. Use the .
6 – Playback Playback When the Home Screen is open and playback is stopped, press the play (7) button to start playback. NOTE • Files in the playback area can be played. • You can also choose files for playback by name on the BROWSE screen. Pausing When the Home Screen is open and a file is playing back, press the stop (8) [HOME] button to pause playback at the current position. Press the play (7) button again to restart playback from that position.
6 – Playback ALL REPEAT: All files in the selected playback area are played back repeatedly. The icon appears on the Home Screen. 5. When finished making the setting, press the stop (8) [HOME] button to return to the Home Screen. Moving back a few seconds for replay (jump-back playback) Press the play (7) button during playback to move back a few seconds (adjustable) and restart playback. (Jump-back playback).
7 – QUICK button operations Features of the QUICK button The QUICK button serves for the following purposes. p When the Home Screen is open and the unit is stopped or paused, press this button to open the quick menu pop-up window where you can delete or divide the current file, use the level alignment function, which increases the overall sound pressure, use the playback equalizer and set the mic input gain.
7 – QUICK button operations Screen State MENU screen, OTHERS screen, Other settings screens MIXER screen Quick menu contents No function Mic input gain Opening the quick menu When the Home Screen is open, press the QUICK button to open the quick menu pop-up window. The contents of this screen depend on the state of the unit at the time when the QUICK button is pressed. p When the Home Screen is open and the unit is stopped or paused, the following functions can be selected.
7 – QUICK button operations Closing the quick menu Press the QUICK button to close the quick menu pop-up window. Deleting the selected file (Quick Delete) The currently selected file can be deleted without using the BROWSE screen. 1. To delete a file, select it using the . or / button. 2. Open the Quick menu screen by pressing the QUICK button while the Home Screen is open when stopped. 3. Turn the DATA dial to select DELETE.
7 – QUICK button operations 6. Press the DATA dial to divide the file and return to the Home Screen. Or press the stop (8) [HOME] button to return to the DIVIDE screen without dividing the file. NOTE • When the DIVIDEscreen is open, you can press the play (7) button and set the divide position while playing the file. • When the DIVIDEscreen is open, you can use the Play (7) button for playback, the Stop (8) [HOME] button to pause, the .
7 – QUICK button operations Increasing the perceived overall sound pressure to enhance listenability (Level Alignment) If the playback sound is very small and indiscernible, the perceived overall sound pressure can be increased to enhance listenability. (Level Alignment) 1. When the Home Screen is open and the unit is stopped or playing back, press the QUICK button to open the quick menu pop-up. 2. Turn the DATA dial to select LEVEL ALIGN. When stopped 4.
7 – QUICK button operations Using the playback equalizer You can select an equalizer setting that makes playback sound better to you. 1. When the Home Screen is open and the unit is stopped or playing back, press the QUICK button to open the quick menu pop-up. 2. Turn the DATA dial to select PLAY EQ. Setting mic input gain with the quick menu 1. Press the QUICK button when stopped, paused, in recording standby or recording on the Home Screen or when the MIXER screen is open to show the quick menu. 2.
8 – Mixer This recorder has a mixer function that allows you to set the stereo balance and volume level for each channel. 3. Press the DATA dial to open the setting name and value in a pop-up window at the top right. Making mixer settings 1. From the Home Screen, press the MIXER button to open the MIXER screen. 4. Turn the DATA dial to change the setting value.
8 – Mixer 5. Press the DATA dial to return to the previous screen where you can select the next setting that you want to adjust. NOTE • The mixer can be used when the unit is stopped, paused, playing back, in recording standby and recording. • Even when the MIXERscreen is open, you can use the play (7) button to start playback and the stop (8) [HOME] button to pause playback. • If the MS MODEitem is changed, it will also be changed on the REC MODEscreen. • The MS MODEcannot be changed when recording.
8 – Mixer 4. Start recording to record a decoded MS signal. NOTE You can also set the MS MODEto RECon the MIXERscreen. Decoding the playback sound 1. Select a file that was recorded by MS mics with MS MODE set to OFF. 2. When the Home Screen is open, press the MIXER button to open the MIXER screen. 3. Set MS MODE to MON. MS decoder settings When the MS MODE on the MIXER screen is set to REC or MON, the PAN item changes to WIDE, which allows you to adjust the stereo width of the sound.
9 – 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. WAV: 44.1/48/96kHz, 16/24-bit BWF: 44.
9 – Connecting with a computer Transferring files to a computer 1. Click the “DR-60D” drive on the computer screen to show the “MUSIC” and “UTILITY” folders. 2. Open the “MUSIC” folder and drag and drop the files that you want to transfer to the computer to destinations of your choice. Transferring files from a computer 1. Click the “DR-60D” drive on the computer screen to show the “MUSIC” and “UTILITY” folders. 2.
10 – Settings and Information Viewing Information (INFORMATION) Use the INFORMATION Screen to view various types of information about your DR-60D. 1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2. Turn the DATA dial to select OTHERS, and press the DATA dial or / button to open the OTHERS screen. 3. Turn the DATA dial to select INFORMATION, and press the DATA dial or / button to open the FILE (1/3) page of the INFORMATION screen.
10 – Settings and Information Card information page System information page The CARD (2/3) page shows the status of the currently inserted SD card. The SYSTEM (3/3) page shows information about the DR-60D’s system settings and firmware version. TOTAL MUSIC AUTO PWR SAVE Shows the number of playable files contained by the Music Folder. TOTAL FOLDER Shows the total number of folders in the Music Folder. TOTAL SIZE Shows the total SD card capacity.
10 – Settings and Information System Settings and Formatting (SYSTEM) From the SYSTEM Screen, you can change various settings to optimize the device for your use environment and other requirements. You can also initialize the unit and format the SD card. 1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2. Turn the DATA dial to select OTHERS, and press the DATA dial or / button to open the OTHERS screen. 3.
10 – Settings and Information Restoring the factory settings Use the INITIALIZE item to restore the various settings of this unit to their factory settings. 1. Turn the DATA dial to select INITIALIZE, and press the DATA dial or / button to highlight Exec. 2 Press the DATA dial button again to open a confirmation pop-up window. Using FULL FORMAT Use the FULL FORMAT item to completely format the SD card.
10 – Settings and Information Setting the format of file names You can select the format of names given to files recorded by this unit. 1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2. Turn the DATA dial to select OTHERS, and press the DATA dial or / button to open the OTHERS screen. 3. Turn the DATA dial to select FILE NAME, and press the DATA dial or / button to open the FILE NAME screen. Use the . or / button and turn the DATA dial to set each item.
11 – Using the REMOTE jack This unit has a REMOTE jack to which you can connect a TASCAM RC-3F footswitch-type remote control or TASCAM RC-10 wired remote control (both sold separately) that can be used to operate the unit. 4. Turn the DATA dial to select CONTROLLER, and press the DATA dial or / button. 5. Turn the DATA dial to select RC-3F. (default value: RC-3F) Footswitch (TASCAM RC-3F) 6. Use the . button or DATA dial to select MODE, and press the DATA dial or / button. 7.
11 – Using the REMOTE jack Using the footswitch Press a pedal on the footswitch to operate the unit. The function of each pedal corresponds to the assignment shown on the REMOTE screen. 5. Turn the DATA dial to set CONTROLLER to RC-10 (default value: RC-3F). Remote control (TASCAM RC-10) 6. When finished making the setting, press the Stop (8) [HOME] button to return to the Home Screen.
12 – Messages The following is a list of the popup messages that might appear on the DR-60D 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 File Name ERR Dup File Name Meaning and response 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.
12 – Messages Message Meaning and response Card Full Layer too Deep Writing to the SD card timed out. Backup files on the SD card to your computer, and format the SD card. The SD card has no remaining capacity. Erase unnecessary files or move them to your computer to make open space. Folders can be created down to two layers. You cannot create a new folder inside the current folder. Can't Divide The position selected for divide is not suitable (too close to the beginning or end of a file).
12 – Messages Message Not Continued File Error Can't Save Data Player Error Device Error Writing Failed Sys Rom Err Remote Cmd Remote Rx 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 Meaning and response If any of these errors occurs, turn the unit’s power off and restart it.
13 – 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 bought the unit, an authorized distributor or a TASCAM Customer Support (see the back cover for details). 88Power will not turn ON. • Confirm that the batteries are not dead. • Confirm that the batteries are installed with the correct ¥/^ orientation.
13 – Troubleshooting 88I cannot erase a file. • Confirm that you are not trying to erase a file that has been copied from a computer after being write-protected. 88This unit’s files do not appear on the computer. • Confirm that the unit is connected to the computer using its USB port. • Confirm that USB hubs are not used. • Confirm that the unit is not recording or in recording standby mode.
14 – Specifications Ratings Recording media SD card (64MB – 2GB) SDHC card (4GB – 32GB) File system WAV: 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bit BWF (Broadcast Wave Format): 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bit Number of channels 4 channels (stereo x 2) Inputs and outputs Analog audio input and output 1/L connector, 2/R connector (phantom power supported) Connector: XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) φ6.
14 – Specifications PHONES jack Connector: φ3.5mm (1/8”) stereo mini jack Maximum output: 50 mW + 50 mW LINE OUT jack Connector: φ3.
14 – Specifications Recommended USB host controller Intel chipset Supported operating systems Windows: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.2 or later Other specifications Power Four AA batteries (Alkaline or Ni-MH) USB bus power supplied from a computer AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-P515U, sold separately) External battery pack designed for this unit (TASCAM BP-6AA, sold separately) Power consumption 5.
14 – Specifications Recording 2-channel About 5:30 44.1kHz/16-bit WAV files Recording 2-channel About 10:30 44.1kHz/16-bit WAV files MIC + PHANTOM (48V) input selected MIC input selected (phantom power not used) When using NiMH batteries (eneloop) and BP-6AA (eneloop) Continuous operating time Note (hours: minutes) Recording 2-channel MIC + PHANTOM About 7:30 44.1kHz/16-bit WAV files (48V) input selected MIC input selected Recording 2-channel About 12:00 (phantom power 44.
User registration DR-60D 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 TEAC AMERICA, INC. Phone: +1-323-726-0303 7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello, California 90640 USA TEAC MEXICO, S.A. de C.V. Phone: +52-55-5010-6000 Río Churubusco 364, Colonia Del Carmen, Delegación Coyoacán, CP 04100, México DF, México http://tascam.jp/ http://tascam.
