D01068520A
DR-100
Portable Digital Recorder
OWNER'S MANUAL
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.
Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the apparatus.
Do not install this apparatus in a confined space
such as a book case or similar unit.
The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power
from the AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/
ON switch not in the ON position.
The apparatus should be located close enough
to the AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the
power cord plug at any time.
The mains plug is used as the disconnect device,
the disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.
An apparatus with Class I construction shall
be connected to an AC outlet with a protective
grounding connection.
Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed)
should not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
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4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
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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.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incor-
rectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and
headphones can cause hearing loss.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
make the batteries rupture or leak, causing fire,
injury or stains around them.
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.
When you store or dispose batteries, isolate their
terminals with insulation tape or something like that to
prevent them from contacting other batteries or metal-
lic objects.
When throwing used batteries away, follow the
disposal instructions indicated on the batteries and
the local disposal laws.
Small children may mistakenly swallow a lithium
coin battery and it is very dangerous. Keep the
battery and the remote control out of the reach of
small children. In the event a battery is swallowed,
immediately consult a physician.
Do not use batteries other than those specified.
Do not mix and use new and old batteries or differ-
ent types of batteries together. The batteries could
rupture or leak, causing fire, injury or stains around
them.
Do not carry or store batteries together with small
metal objects. The batteries could short, causing
leak, rupture or other trouble.
Do not heat or disassemble batteries. Do not put
them in fire or water. Batteries could rupture or
leak, causing fire, injury or stains around them.
If the battery fluid leaks, wipe away any fluid on
the battery case before inserting new batteries. If
the battery fluid gets in an eye, it could cause loss
of eyesight. If fluid does enter an eye, wash it out
thoroughly with clean water without rubbing the
eye and then consult a doctor immediately. If the
fluid gets on a person’s body or clothing, it could
cause skin injuries or burns. If this should happen,
wash it off with clean water and then consult a
doctor immediately.
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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.
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Battery fluid in an eye could result in loss of vision.
If fluid enters an eye, wash the eye immediately
with clean water. Do not rub the eye when washing.
Consult a physician soon after washing. Battery
fluid on the body or clothing could cause injuries or
burns on the skin. Wash with clean water immedi-
ately and then consult a physician.
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Do not use any AC adapter other than the model
designated for use with this unit. Always use the
designated AC adapter when operating the unit or
recharging the battery with a household AC power
source. Use of an AC adapter other than the desig-
nated one could lead to overheating and cause
injury, burns, fires or stains, as well as battery
ruptures and battery fluid leaks.
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Do not put a battery into a fire or leave it or
recharge it near a fire, under the sun or in other hot
conditions.
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Do not disassemble a battery. Doing so could
cause electric shock. Please contact the
shop where you bought the product or TEAC
Corporation if you want to have a battery inspected
or repaired. When you want to dispose of the prod-
uct, please follow the instruction in the Owner's
Manual to remove the batteries and recycle the
equipment properly.
Remove the batteries if you do not plan to use
the unit for a long time. Batteries could rupture or
leak, causing fire, injury or stains around them.
If the battery fluid leaks, wipe away any fluid on
the battery compartment before inserting new
batteries.
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Cautions about batteries
Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries. The
batteries could rupture or leak, causing fire or
injury.
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When installing batteries, pay attention to the
polarity indications (plus/minus (+/–) orientation),
and install them correctly in the battery compart-
ment as indicated. Putting them in backward could
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Do not disassemble a battery. The acid inside the
battery could harm skin or clothing.
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Contents
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1–Introduction
Soft case and windscreen included
Thank you very much for purchasing a TASCAM
DR-100 Portable Digital 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://www.tascam.com/).
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Included items
This product includes the following items. If
any of the accessories are missing or appear to
have been damaged during transportation, please
contact TEAC Corporation.
Main unit.................................................................1
SD memory card (installed in the main unit) .........1
BP-L2 (custom lithium ion battery) ........................1
(including warranty and manual)
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Main features
USB cable................................................................1
Soft case ..................................................................1
Windscreen..............................................................1
Wireless remote control (RC-DR100).....................1
Coin battery for remote control (CR2025) .............1
Wired remote control adapter .................................1
Wired remote control cable.....................................1
Warranty..................................................................1
Owner’s manual (this document) ............................1
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This portable recorder uses SD memory cards to
make high quality recordings. Key features of this
unit include the following.
Record in MP3 or linear PCM WAV (16 or 24 bit,
44.1 or 48 kHz) audio file format
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4 built-in mics include 2 directional mics suitable
for recording in high-quality stereo and 2 omni-
directional mics that optimal for recording meet-
ings and similar events
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Please open the packaging carefully to avoid
damaging the unit, and keep the box and
packaging for transportation in the future.
2 XLR mic connectors that can provide +48 V
phantom power
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Built-in 0.4-W mono speaker
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Conventions used in this manual
2 different types of batteries used together allow
for many hours of operation as well as the ability
to change batteries while recording
AUTO REC function allows the unit to start and
stop recording automatically by sensing changes
in the input level
MARK function allows you to set and move to
locations in a recording
DIVIDE function allows you to split a file at the
position you select
PRE REC function allows the unit to record the
two seconds of sound before recording is acti-
vated (pre-recording)
User words and dates can be set for file names
Quick Tag function allows you to quickly iden-
tify files
The following conventions are used in this
manual.
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“SD memory card” is sometimes abbreviated as
“SD card.”
Keys and connectors on this device are indicated
like this: KEY
Messages on the unit’s screen are shown like
this: Message
Additional information is provided as necessary
as “tips,” “notes” and “cautions.”
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TIP
These are tips about how to use the unit.
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NOTE
These provide additional explanations and describe
special cases.
REC DELAY allows you to avoid recording the
sound of pushing the RECORD [º] key
Automatic track incrementing creates a new file
and continues recording when a file size or input
level set in advance is exceeded
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CAUTION
Failure to follow these instructions could result in
injury, damage to equipment or lost recording data,
for example.
Track incrementing allows the creation of new
files at any time during recording without paus-
ing
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Tripod mounting hole built-in
Wireless remote control (RC-DR100) included
with wired remote control adapter and cable
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1–Introduction
Recycling the lithium ion battery
Any data, including, but not limited to
information, described herein are intended only
as illustrations of such data and/or information
and not as the specifications for such data and/
or information. TEAC Corporation disclaims
any warranty that any use of such data and/or
information shall be free from infringement of
any third party’s intellectual property rights or
other proprietary rights, and further, assumes
no liability of whatsoever nature in the event
of any such infringement, or arising from or
connected with or related to the use of such
data and/or information.
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.
ª Please contact a TASCAM sales representative
if you have any questions.
Li-ion00
This product is designed to help you record
and reproduce sound works to which you own
the copyright, or where you have obtained
permission from the copyright holder or
the rightful licensor. Unless you own the
copyright, or have obtained the appropriate
permission from the copyright holder or the
rightful licensor, your unauthorized recording,
reproduction or distribution thereof may result
in severe criminal penalties under copyright
laws and international copyright treaties. If
you are uncertain about your rights, contact
your legal advisor. Under no circumstances
will TEAC Corporation be responsible for the
consequences of any illegal copying performed
using the recorder.
Trademarks, copyrights, and
disclaimers
TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC
Corporation.
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SDHC logo
is a trademark.
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Microsoft and Windows are either regis-
tered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
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Macintosh, Mac OS and Mac OS X are trade-
marks of Apple Inc.
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Supply of this product does not convey a license
nor imply any right to distribute MPEG Layer-3
compliant content created with this product in
revenue-generating broadcast systems (terres-
trial, satellite, cable and/or other distribution
channels), streaming applications (via Internet,
intranets and/or other networks), other content
distribution systems (pay-audio or audio-on-
demand applications and the like) or on physical
media (compact discs, digital versatile discs,
semiconductor chips, hard drives, memory cards
and the like). An independent license for such
use is required. For details, please visit
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed
from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
Other company names, product names and logos
in this document are the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
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1–Introduction
SD cards
This unit uses SD cards for recording and
playback. A list of SD cards that we have
confirmed to work with this unit is provided on
our website (http://www.tascam.com/).
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 in extremely hot or cold places.
Do not leave them in extremely humid places.
Do not let them get wet.
Do not put things on top of them or twist them.
Do not hit them.
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Beware of condensation
If the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place,
or used after a sudden temperature change, there
is a danger of condensation; vapor in the air could
condense on the internal mechanism, making
correct operation impossible. To prevent this, or if
this occurs, let the unit sit for one or two hours at
the new room temperature before using.
Cleaning the unit
To clean the unit, wipe gently with a soft dry
cloth. Do not use any benzene, paint thinner, ethyl
alcohol or other chemical agents to clean the unit
as they could damage the surface or cause fading.
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2–Quick Start Guide
Follow these steps to use the built-in mics (UNI
MIC) to record and playback your recording.
(sold separately)
AC outlet
Turn the power on
1 Prepare the power supply.
DC plug
To use battery power, install a charged lithium
ion battery or AA batteries. (See “Using with
Types of batteries that can be used
2 Insert an SD card.
Lithium ion battery (included)
AA alkaline batteries (LR6)
AA Ni-MH batteries (HR15/51)
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Insert a new SD card or one that has been
formatted for use with this unit. (See “Inserting
NOTE
• Manganese dry cell batteries (R6) cannot be used
with this unit.
• This unit cannot recharge Ni-MH batteries. Use a
commercially available recharger.
Installation of the lithium ion battery
NOTE
• An SD card is already installed 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.
• The included SD card is already formatted.
3 Turn the power ON.
Installation of the AA batteries
Press and hold the POWER key to turn the power
ON.
Never use any adapter other than the designated
PS-P520 AC adapter. (See "Using an AC adapter
(sold separately)" on page 18.) Use of a different
adapter could cause malfunction, fire or electric
shock.
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2–Quick Start Guide
Prepare to record
1 Format the SD card (if necessary).
If a new card or one that has not been formatted
by this unit is installed, the following message
appears.
2 Adjust the recording level.
Press the ENTER/MARK key to start formatting
the card.
Press the RECORD [º] key to put the unit in
recording standby.
NOTE
Adjust the input level using the INPUT volume
control and the MIC GAIN switch until the meters
show as much level as possible without causing
The included SD card is already formatted, so there is
no need to reformat it.
2 Set the date and time.
This unit uses its internal clock to make a record
of the date and time when a file is recorded.
You can record without making the setting, but
the unit is set to the default value of "2000/01/01
21.)
3 Set the recording format
Set the recording mode and sampling frequency.
If you skip this step, the unit will record with the
following default values.
Recording mode: WAV 16 bit
Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz
Start and stop recording
Follow these steps to use the built-in mics (UNI
MIC) to record.
1 Set the input signal.
Move the INPUT switch to UNI.
3 Record.
Press the RECORD [º] key to start recording
from recording standby.
4 Stop recording.
Press the STOP [ª] key to stop recording.
For detailed information about recording
methods and convenient recording functions, see
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2–Quick Start Guide
Play and stop playback
Turn the power off
Follow these steps to listen to a recording using
the built-in speaker or headphones.
1 Prepare the built-in speaker or headphones.
Press and hold the POWER to turn the power off.
CAUTION
Always use the power key to turn the unit power OFF.
When the power is ON, do not remove the battery or
batteries set as the MAIN battery or disconnect the
PS-P520 adapter (sold separately) if no batteries are
installed. Doing so will cause all recordings, settings
and other data to be lost.
If you want to listen using the built-in speaker,
set the SPEAKER switch to ON.
To listen with headphones, connect them to the
headphones connector.
Headphones
NOTE
When headphones are connected, sound will not be
output from the speaker even if the SPEAKER switch
is ON.
2 Press the PLAY/PAUSE [Á/π] key to start
playback.
3 Adjust the volume with the /SP OUTPUT control.
4 Press the STOP [ª] key to stop playback.
For detailed information about playback and
convenient playback functions, see “7–Playback”
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3–Names and Functions of Parts
Top panel
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MENU key
I/O LOOP key
Press to set starting (IN) and ending (OUT) points
for loop playback. (See “Loop playback (I/O
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QUICK key
on page 39.)
q  key
Press this key briefly to return to the start of a file.
If the playback position is already near the start of
a track, it will skip to the start of the previous file.
Press and hold this to search a track in reverse.
Use it also to move the cursor left on menu screens
as well as to move up a level on the BROWSEscreen.
1 Remote control receiver
w ¯
key
Receives signals from the included remote control
(RC-DR100). When using the remote point it here.
Press this key briefly to move to the start of the
next file.
Press and hold this to search a track forward.
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Mono speaker
Use this built-in speaker to listen to recordings.
Sound is not output during recording, when the
unit is in recording standby or when headphones
are connected. (See “Using the built-in speaker”
Use it also to move the cursor right on menu
screens and to move down one level on the BROWSE
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STOP [ª] key
Press to stop playback and recording. (See “Stop
recording” on page 27.) Use it also to cancel
certain operations (select NO).
Omnidirectional stereo mic pair
(OMNI MIC)
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Á π
Two built-in mics allow recording in stereo. Select
OMNI using the INPUT switch to set these as the
PLAY/PAUSE [ / ] key
Press to start and pause playback. (See “Playback
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Display
º
RECORD [ ] key
Press to start and pause recording. (See
Shows a variety of information. (See “5–Screens
CHARGE indicator
AUTO key
Lights when charging and turns off when charging
is complete. (See “Charging the lithium ion
Use this to make various settings for the
automatic recording function and to enable it. (See
6
7
PEAK indicator
Lights when the input volume is too high. (See
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ENTER/MARK key
Use this to confirm selections. When recording,
HOME key
Press this key when one of the setting screens
is open to return to the Home Screen. When the
Home Screen is open, press this to switch between
displaying elapsed and remaining time. (See
Wheel
Use this to select items and change values
on setting screens. (See “10–Settings and
Use it also to change the playback position in
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3–Names and Functions of Parts
a track. (See “Using the wheel to change the
p
PB CONTROL key
Use to open and close the playback control screen
and to turn its functions ON and OFF. (See
o
INPUT selection switch
Set to the desired input signal source. (See
Right side panel
a
s
Battery compartment
(specialized lithium ion battery)
Compartment for the unit’s dedicated lithium ion
battery. (See “Using the lithium ion battery” on
page 17.)
INPUT LEVEL knob
Left side panel
g
HOLD switch
Shift in the direction of the arrow to engage
the hold function, which prevents unintentional
operation.
h
j
POWER key
Press and hold to turn the power ON and OFF.
/SP OUTPUT volume
Use to adjust the volume output from the
headphones.
k
l
Connector
Use to connect headphones. (See “Connecting
d
USB port
LINE OUT connector
Connect to a computer using the included USB
Use a stereo minijack cable to connect to the line
input connector on an external device. (See “Con-
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DC IN 5V connector
LINE IN connector
Connect a PS-P520 AC adapter (sold separately).
Use a stereo minijack cable to connect to the line
Do not connect any other type of AC adapter.
output connector on audio equipment or other
external device. (See “Recording an external
Front panel
z
x
XLR MIC IN connectors
Connect external mics (See “Recording with
REMOTE connector
Connect the included wired remote control. (See
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Rear panel
SD card slot cover open.
SD card slot cover closed.
c
b
Directional stereo mic pair (UNI MIC)
SD card slot
Set the INPUT switch to UNI MIC to make these
Insert the SD card here. (See “Inserting and
electret condenser stereo mics the input source.
v
SD card slot cover
Bottom panel
CAUTION
Do not connect or disconnect mics when the +48V
switch is ON.
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SPEAKER switch
Set this to ON to output sound from the built-in
speaker. (See “Using the built-in speaker” on page
21.)
NOTE
Even when ON, no sound is output during recording,
in recording standby or when headphones are
connected.
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Tripod attachment screw-hole (1/4-inch)
Use this to attach the unit to a tripod or mic stand.
CAUTION
• Tighten the unit securely to the tripod or mic stand
to prevent it from falling off.
n
• Place the tripod or mic stand on a level surface
MIC GAIN switch
Set the sensitivity of the mic input. (See “MIC
when using it with this unit.
• Some tripods use different types of screws, so it
might not be possible to attach the unit directly. In
such a case, purchase and use a suitable adapter.
m
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AUTO/LIMITER switch
Set this to ON to activate the limiter or automatic
gain control. (See “Using the auto gain control and
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Battery compartment cover
+48V (phantom power) switch
Turn this ON to provide +48 V of power when a
condenser mic is connected. (See “Recording with
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3–Names and Functions of Parts
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AA battery compartment
This compartment can hold two AA batteries that
can power the unit. (See "Using AA batteries” on
page 17.)
Remote control (RC-DR100)
5 PLAY/PAUSE [Á/π] key
Press to start and pause playback. (See “Playback
6 AUTO REC key
Use this with the automatic recording function.
Unlike the key on the main unit, this key alone
can put the unit into recording standby. (See
NOTE
Use the main unit to make various AUTO REC function
settings.
1 Ô/Â key
7 MARK key
Press this key briefly to return to the start of a file.
If the playback position is already near the start of
a track, it will skip to the start of the previous file.
Use this to set playback position markers that can
Press and hold this to search a track in reverse.
2 STOP [ª] key
Press to stop playback and recording. (See “Stop
3 RECORD [º] key
Press to start and pause recording. (See
4 /¯ key
Press this key briefly to move to the start of the
next file.
Press and hold this to search a track forward.
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4–Preparation for Use
Using with batteries
NOTE
• Connect this unit to the computer directly. Proper
operation cannot be guaranteed when using a USB
hub.
This unit can be powered by both a lithium ion
battery and two AA batteries.
By using both types of batteries together, the unit
can be operated continuously for a long time.
Moreover, one type of battery can be changed
while the unit continues to operate when, for
example the charge becomes low in one of the
batteries.
• When connected by USB, recharging occurs even if
the unit’s power is off.
• When recharging with a computer, this unit enters
the USB mode, so other functions cannot be used.
• The CHARGE indicator lights while charging and
turns off when charging is complete.
Types of batteries that can be used
Lithium ion battery (included)
AA alkaline batteries (LR6)
AA Ni-MH batteries (HR15/51)
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NOTE
• Manganese dry cell batteries (R6) cannot be used
with this unit.
Using AA batteries
• This unit cannot recharge Ni-MH batteries. Use a
commercially available recharger.
Open the battery compartment cover on the back
of the unit, install the batteries with the correct
+/- orientation and close the battery compartment
cover.
Using the lithium ion battery
Open the battery compartment cover on the
side of the unit, and insert the battery into the
compartment with the correct orientation.
Charging the lithium ion battery
When using AA batteries, set the type of battery
in order to accurately show the amount of power
remaining and allow the unit to accurately
determine whether power is available for proper
operation. (See “Setting the type of AA batteries
There are two ways to charge the lithium ion
battery.
Charging with an AC adapter
Connect a PS-P520 AC adapter (sold separately)
to the unit's DC IN 5V connector. Charging takes
about three hours. (See “Using an AC adapter
Charging with a computer
Connect with a computer using the included
USB cable. Charging takes about six hours. (See
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4–Preparation for Use
2 Install the coin-shaped lithium ion battery
(CR2025) into the holder with the correct +/-
orientation.
Using both types of batteries together
If you install both the lithium ion battery and
AA batteries, you can set one as the main power
source and the other as the backup. (See “Setting
doing this, when the amount of power left in the
main source becomes insufficient for operation,
the unit automatically switches to the backup
source, allowing continued operation. Moreover,
you can change the backup while operating
using the main power source. This allows you to
continue to use the unit for long periods of time.
3 Reinsert the battery holder into the remote
control.
When to change the battery
Replace the battery with a new one when the
range of the remote control becomes short or if
the function keys become unresponsive.
Using an AC adapter (sold separately)
Use a coin-shaped lithium ion battery (CR2025).
Connect to the PS-P520 AC adapter (sold
separately) to the DC IN 5V connector as
shown in the illustration.
Cautions about the use of the battery
Accidental swallowing of batteries by small
children is extremely dangerous. Keep batteries
and remote controls out of reach of small
children. Consult a physician immediately if a
child should swallow a battery.
(sold separately)
AC outlet
Misuse of a battery could cause it to leak, rupture
or otherwise be damaged. Please read and
abide by the following precautions when using
batteries. (Also see “Cautions about rechargeable
DC plug
Install the battery with the correct orientation.
Do not recharge the battery.
Do not heat or disassemble the battery or put it
into fire or water.
•
•
•
NOTE
The AC adapter provides power when connected even
if batteries are installed. If installed, the lithium ion
battery can also be recharged while the unit is used.
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.
•
•
•
CAUTION
Never use any adapter other than the designated
PS-P520 AC adapter. Use of a different adapter could
cause malfunction, fire or electric shock.
Preparing the remote control
Installing the battery
1 Remove the battery holder.
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4–Preparation for Use
Using the remote control
Wireless use
Point the remote control at the remote control
receiver on the unit.
CAUTION
If anything is between the remote control and the
receiver, operation might not work.
Remote control receiver
2 Connect the cable to the remote control adapter.
3 Connect the cable to the main unit.
Operation distance
Precautions for use of the remote control
Remove the battery when you are not using the
remote control for a long time (one month or
more).
If the battery should leak, thoroughly clean any
residue from inside the battery compartment and
install a new battery.
When using other devices controlled by infrared
rays, use of this remote control might operate
these devices by mistake.
Wired use
Attach the remote control adapter and cable
1 Insert the wireless remote control into the
remote control adapter.
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4–Preparation for Use
Removing the card
Turning the power on and off
Push the SD card in gently and it should eject.
Press and hold the POWER key to turn the power
ON and OFF
CAUTION
Always use the power key to turn the unit power OFF.
When the power is ON, do not remove the battery (or
batteries) set as the MAIN battery or disconnect the
PS-P520 adapter (sold separately) if no batteries are
installed. Doing so will cause all recordings, settings
and other data to be lost.
Battery settings
CAUTION
You can set either the lithium ion battery or
the AA batteries as the main power source and
the other as the backup source when both are
installed. (See “Setting the main battery source
By doing this, when the amount of power left
in the main source becomes insufficient for
operation, the unit automatically switches to the
backup source, allowing continued operation.
• 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.
• A list of SD cards that have been confirmed to work
with this unit can be found on our website (http://
www.tascam.com).
Preparing an SD card for use
Moreover, when using AA batteries, the
battery type must be set in order for the unit to
display remaining time and operate correctly.
In order to use an SD card in this unit, you must
format it first.
1 Confirm that an SD card is installed and turn
the power ON.
2 The following message appears when a new card
or a card formatted for use with another device
is installed in the unit.
Inserting and removing SD cards
Confirm that the power is OFF.
Inserting the card
Insert the SD card as shown in the illustration
until you hear a clicking sound.
3 Press the ENTER/MARK key to start formatting.
4 When formatting ends, the Home Screen opens.
You can also reformat the card in this unit at any
44.)
CAUTION
• Please use a PS-P520 AC adapter (sold separately) or
make certain that there is sufficient remaining battery
power when formatting a card.
NOTE
• Formatting a card erases all the data on it.
An SD card is already installed 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.
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Card write protection
Using the built-in speaker
SD cards have protect switches that prevent
writing new data to them.
Set the SPEAKER switch to ON to listen to a playing
track through the built-in speaker.
Unprotected
Protected
If you slide the protect switch to the "LOCK"
position, file recording and editing is not possible.
Move the switch to the unlocked position in order
to record, erase and otherwise edit data on the
card.
NOTE
Even when ON, no sound is output during recording,
in recording standby or when headphones are
connected.
Setting the date and time
Using its internal clock, this unit remembers the
date and time when a file is recorded.
1 Press the MENU key to open the MENUscreen.
Connecting monitors and
headphones
2 Use the wheel to select DATE/TIME, and press the
ENTER/MARK key.
To listen with headphones, connect them to the
connector.
To listen with an external monitoring system
(powered speakers or an audio system), connect it
to the LINE OUT connector.
3 Use the µ/≤ keys to move the cursor, and use
the wheel to change values.
4 Press the ENTER/MARK key to confirm the change
and return to the MENUscreen.
NOTE
Headphones
You can set the unit to automatically add the date and
time to file names. (See “Setting the file name format”
CAUTION
The date and time setting can only be maintained
for a few minutes when the unit is not powered by
batteries or an AC adapter. When using batteries, we
recommend that you replace or recharge them before
they completely lose power.
Powered speakers
or audio system
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5–Screens and Operation Basics
¯ Skipping forward
 Skipping backward
Home Screen
This screen appears when the unit’s power is
turned on. Press the HOME key at any time to open
this screen.
6
7
Level meters
When input monitor is OFF, the level of the
playback sound is shown.
When inputs monitor is ON, the level of the
combined input and playback sounds is shown.
File information
The file name or tag information of the file
currently being played back is shown.
ID3 tag information is shown when available for
an MP3 file being played.
NOTE
ID3 tag information includes the titles and artists
names that can be saved in MP3 files.
1 Playback speed setting status
8
Playback range
OFF
ON
Playback speed
0%
ALL
All files in the MUSICfolder
FOLDER
P.LIST
All files in the selected folder
All files added to the playlist
+1 — +16%
–50 — –1%
9
Elapsed time/remaining time
(hours: minutes: seconds)
2
Loop/repeat playback status
Press the HOMEkey to toggle the display between
elapsed and remaining time. A “–“ appears at the
start of the remaining time.
Single playback
Single track repeat playback
All track repeat playback
Loop playback
0
q
w
Peak value in decibels (dB)
The maximum level that occurs in a fixed period
of time is displayed digitally.
3
4
Input monitoring status
Identification tag
If an identification tag has been added using the
QUICK TAG function, it will appear here.
OFF
ON
Playback position display
The current playback position is shown by a bar.
As playback progresses, the bar extends to the
right.
Power supply status
Lithium ion battery
AA batteries
AC Adapter
e
Loop playback IN (starting) and
OUT (ending) points
The set starting and ending points of the loop are
shown.
The icon appears at the playback position when
the starting point is set.
The icon appears at the playback position when
the ending point is set.
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.
NOTE
r
t
Playback file number/
Sometimes a “Battery Low” warning appears when
recording or conducting other demanding operations
even when battery power remains.
total number of files
The total number of files in the playback area and
the number of the current file are shown.
Monitoring output
5
Recorder operation status
:
Headphones
Speakers
ª
Stopped
Paused
π
Á
Playing back
Fast-forwarding
Ô Fast-rewinding
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Press the HOME key to toggle between display of
elapsed and remaining time. A “–“ appears at the
start of the remaining time.
Recording screen
This screen appears when in recording standby
and during recording.
8
9
Peak value in decibels (dB)
Peak recording level values are shown digitally.
Recording mode/sampling frequency
Shows the recording file format and sampling
frequency.
Using menus
Use the MENUscreen to make various settings.
1 Press the MENU key to open the MENUscreen.
1
Input function setting status
TYPE
Stereo
Mono
2 Use the wheel to select a menu (selected items are
highlighted and appear as light letters on a dark
background), and press the ENTER/MARK key to
open a setting screen.
LOW CUT
OFF
ON
Example: REC SETTINGscreen
LEVEL CTRL
/
/
Auto gain control
Limiter
3 Use the wheel to select (highlight) a setting item,
and press the ≤ key (or the ENTER/MARK key)
to select the value of the setting.
2
3
Prerecording function status
“PRE” appears when the prerecording function is
ON.
Example: setting the sampling frequency
Recorder operation
ª
π
º
Standby
Paused
Recording
4 Use the wheel to change the setting.
5 Complete the change.
4 Recording level meters
When overdubbing is off, the input signal level is
shown.
When over dubbing is on, the combined input and
playback signals are shown.
5
File name
To set a different item in the same menu, press
the µ key to select the item you want to set.
The file name that will automatically be given to
recorded files is shown.
6
7
To open the MENUscreen, press the MENU key.
Input signal
The input signal is shown.
To return to the Home Screen, press the
HOME key.
Elapsed time/remaining time
(hours: minutes: seconds)
Shows the amount of time that can be recorded
when in standby.
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MENU key
Basic operation
Opens the MENUscreen.
Use the following keys to operate the various
screens.
PB CONTROL key
Opens the PB CONTROLscreen.
Open screens
AUTO key
MENU, PB CONTROL, AUTO and HOME keys
Opens the AUTO RECscreen.
Confirm operations
HOME key
ENTER/MARK key
When any other screen is open, press this to
return to the Home Screen.
Cancel operations
STOP key
ENTER/MARK key
Move left and right
Use this to confirm the selection of a setting item
or to answer “YES” to a confirmation message.
Â/¯ keys
Change settings
STOP key
Use this to answer “NO” to a confirmation
Wheel
message.
¯ key
Use this to move the cursor (the highlighted area)
to the right on the screen, and to open folders on
the BROWSEscreen.
 key
Use this to move the cursor (the highlighted area)
to the left on the screen, and to close folders on
the BROWSEscreen.
Wheel
Use this to select items and to change values.
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6–Recording
Available recording time display
Preparing with the REC SETTING menu
The amount of time available for recording
depends on the capacity of the SD card as well
as the recording mode and sampling frequency
You can check the potential recording time
determined by the SD card and various settings
on the REC SETTINGscreen.
Make settings suitable to the recording material
and conditions.
1 Press the MENU key to open the MENUscreen.
2 Use the wheel to select REC SETTING, and press the
ENTER/MARK key.
3 Use the FORMATitem to set the recording mode,
choosing from the following options.
Time available for recording
WAV 16/24 bit
MP3 32/64/96/128/192/256/320 kbps
Setting the input
4 Use the SAMPLEitem to set the sampling
Select the recording input source by using the
input switch on the top panel.
frequency, choosing either 44.1 or 48 kHz.
5 Use the SIZEitem to set the maximum size,
LINE
LINE IN connector
choosing from the following options.
UNI
Built-in directional stereo mics
Built-in omnidirectional stereo mics
XLR MIC IN connectors
64M/128M/256M/512M/1G/2G
OMNI
XLR
NOTE
• Higher values provide better recording quality. WAV
files are higher quality than MP3 files, but they take
up more space, so MP3 formats allow for longer
recordings.
• If the maximum set file size is exceeded during
recording, the unit will automatically continue record-
ing in a new file.
• Depending on the file format, the amount of record-
ing time will differ for the same file size.
• Recording automatically stops if recording time
exceeds 24 hours.
Recording with the built-in mics
(UNI/OMNI)
UNI MICS
Set the INPUT switch to UNI.
These mics are suitable for recording live
performances of instrumentalists and bands, as
well as field recording, for example.
Point the mics at the sound source and place
the unit in a stable location where there is little
vibration.
If noise is caused by wind, attach the windscreen.
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OMNI MICS
Set the INPUT switch to OMNI.
These mics are suitable for recording meetings
and other situations where you want to record
everything in a wide space.
CAUTION
• Do not connect or disconnect mics when the 48V
switch is ON.
• Connecting a dynamic mic or other mic that does
not require phantom power when the +48V switch
is on could damage it. Please refer to the manual
for the mic for details.
• Since using phantom power reduces the amount
of time the unit can operate on battery power, we
recommend using an AC adapter (sold separately).
Place the unit in a stable location where there is
little vibration.
NOTE
If noise is caused by air-conditioning or a draft, for
example, use the unit’s low-cut filter. (See “Using the
• Since some mics drain alkaline batteries extremely
quickly, we recommend using the included BP-L2
lithium ion battery when operating on battery
power. The amount of time that the unit can
operate on battery power varies greatly according
to the type of mic used. See the mic manual or
documentation for additional information.
Recording with external mics (XLR)
Set the INPUT switch to XLR.
Connect an external XLR mic to the XLR MIC IN
connector.
When only one mic is connected, it is possible
to record the same signal on both left and right
channels. (See “Setting mono input (TYPE)” on
Recording an external device (LINE)
Set the INPUT switch to LINE.
Use a stereo miniplug cable to connect to the
output of an external audio device.
Other audio equipment or
external sound source
When using a condenser mic that requires
phantom power, set the +48V switch to ON.
NOTE
Set where to save the file
Set the folder where recorded files are saved. If
no setting is made, new recording files are placed
The XLR connector pins are as follows.
1: Ground, 2: Hot, 3: Cold
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NOTE
Adjusting the input level
• When in recording standby or during recording,
the speaker does not output sound even if the
SPEAKER switch is ON.
1 Press the RECORD (º) key to put the unit in
recording standby.
• Connect headphones (sold separately) to the head-
phones connector ( ) if you want to adjust the level
or record while monitoring the input.
• Use the /SP OUT volume to adjust the monitor-
ing volume. This does not affect the sound of the
recording.
• In addition to adjusting the input volume, try
adjusting the distance and angles between the
mics and sound sources.
2 Set the MIC GAIN to M, and adjust the INPUT
volume so that the level meters extend as far as
possible without causing the PEAK indicator to
light.
• Use the auto gain control and limiter functions to
prevent loud sound sources from distorting when
recording. (See “Using the auto gain control and
Recording
Press the RECORD (º) key to put the unit in
recording standby.
Press the RECORD (º) key again to start recording.
If the level meters do not extend very far even
as the INPUT volume setting approaches 10, set
the MIC GAIN to H. On the other hand, if the level
meters stay extended even as the INPUT volume
setting approaches 0, set the MIC GAIN to L.
Stop recording
NOTE
When recording, press the STOP (ª) key to stop
recording and return to the beginning of the file.
If the INPUT switch is set to LINE, the MIC GAIN
setting has no effect.
Pause recording
MIC GAIN
When recording, press the RECORD (º) key or the
PLAY/PAUSE (¥/π) key to pause recording.
H (high)
Use with meetings, voices and other quiet or
distant sounds
NOTE
When paused, press the RECORD (º) key or PLAY/
PAUSE (¥/π) key again to restart recording. This
continues recording in the same file.
M (mid)
Use with acoustic guitars and wind instruments,
for example
L (low)
Use with band performances and other loud or
close sounds.
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Dividing files and creating new files
while recording
1 Select the file you want to divide.
2 Press the MENU key to open the MENUscreen.
3 Use the wheel to select DIVIDEand press the
Creating new files manually while
recording (track incrementing)
ENTER/MARK key.
You can manually split a recording by creating a
new file.
Press the ≤ key while recording.
4 Use the wheel to determine where the file will be
NOTE
divided, and press the ENTER/MARK key.
When new files are created, incremental numbers are
added to the end of each file name.
CAUTION
• A new file cannot be created if the total number of
files and folders would exceed 999.
• Files shorter than two seconds cannot be created.
5 Press the ENTER/MARK key to divide the file, or
press the STOP key to cancel the operation and
return to the DIVIDEscreen.
• If the name of a newly created file would be the
same as that of an existing file, the number will be
incremented until the new file has a unique name.
Creating new files automatically while
recording (automatic track
incrementing)
NOTE
Without pausing recording, a new file can be
created automatically during recording when a
file size or input level set in advance is exceeded.
(See “Preparing with the REC SETTING menu”
on page 25 and “Start new files automatically
during recording (TRK INC)” on page 30.)
• When the DIVIDE screen is open, you can press the
PLAY/PAUSE (¥/π) key and to set the divide posi-
tion while playing the track.
• After dividing a file, two new files with ”_a” and
”_b” added to the end of the original file name
are created. For example if the original filename
is “DR-100_0000.wav” then the new files will be
named “DR-100_0000_a.wav” (the recording
before the division point) and “DR-100_0000_b.
wav” (the recording after the division point).
Automatically cutting silences during
recording
• MP3 files cannot be divided.
The unit can be set to automatically pause
recording when it detects silence, and then restart
recording when the signal is input again.
This does not create new files, but cuts
unnecessary silences, reducing the amount of card
space used. Moreover, a mark is automatically
added at the time when the unit pauses, making
division after recording easy. (See “Automatically
• If the SD card has insufficient open space, division
might not be possible.
• Division is not possible if the file name would
become more than 200 characters long.
• Division is not possible if a file that already exists
has the same name as the name that would be
given to a new file created by division.
• Add marks during recording at positions where you
want to divide a file.
automatically when the unit detects silence (see
(MARK)” on page 29). These marks can be easily
located after recording.
Dividing a file manually (DIVIDE)
You can split a recorded file into two files at any
position you like. This is convenient for splitting
a continuous recording into multiple files.
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Automatic recording (AUTO REC)
Enabling automatic recording
This function allows the unit to respond to input
sound levels and start and pause recording,
as well as set marks and create new files, for
example.
This function is convenient for recording only
when people are speaking during meetings,
creating marks for finding the starts of songs and
dividing files after recording, and automatically
dividing files.
When the input signal exceeds the START LEVEL
recording begins automatically.
NOTE
The MODE setting does not affect this function.
1 Press the AUTO key to open the AUTO RECscreen.
2 Set the value of the START LEVELitem.
3 Press the HOME key to return to the Home
Screen.
4 Press the RECORD (º) key while holding down
the AUTO key to put the unit into recording
standby.
Recording starts automatically when the input
signal exceeds the START LEVEL
.
MODE
MARK
NOTE
Press the STOP (ª) key to stop automatic recording.
Automatically adds marks during recording
PAUSE
Automatically pauses during recording
TRK INC
Automatically adding marks when
recording (MARK)
Automatically creates new files during recording
The unit can be set to automatically add marks
to files during recording after they become less
than the END LEVELsetting and the END DELAYtime
passes. Marks can also be automatically added
when the input signal exceeds the START LEVEL
setting again.
START LEVEL
Signal is judged to have been input when it
exceeds this level
END LEVEL
1 Press the AUTO key to open the AUTO RECscreen.
Signal is judged to have stopped when it becomes
less than this level
2 Set the MODEitem to MARK
.
END DELAY
Time that recording continues after the signal
level becomes less than the END LEVEL
NOTE
3 Set the value of the END LEVELitem.
• If you press the AUTO key when recording or in
recording standby, the current AUTO REC setting
can be checked.
4 Set the value of the START LEVELitem.
5 Press the HOME key to return to the Home
• When AUTO REC is on, the RECORD [º] key will
Screen.
blink more rapidly than usual In recording standby.
6 Press the RECORD (º) key while holding down
the AUTO key to put the unit into recording
standby.
• Overdub recording is not possible when using the
AUTO REC function.
Recording starts automatically when the input
signal exceeds the START LEVELvalue.
NOTE
• Press the STOP (ª) key to stop automatic recording.
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NOTE
Automatically pausing recording (PAUSE)
• Press the STOP (ª) key to stop automatic recording.
You can set the unit to automatically pause after
the input level of the recording becomes less
than the END LEVELsetting and the END DELAYtime
passes.
• When new files are created, incremental numbers
are added to the end of each file name.
1 Press the AUTO key to open the AUTO RECscreen.
CAUTION
2 Set the MODE item to PAUSE
.
• A new file cannot be created if the total number of
files and folders would exceed 999.
• Files shorter than two seconds cannot be created.
• If the name of a new created file would be the
same as that of an existing file, the number will be
incremented until the new file has a unique name.
3 Set the value of the END LEVELitem.
4 Set the value of the END DELAYitem.
Mark function
5 Press the HOME key to return to the Home
Screen.
6 Press the RECORD (º) key while holding down
the AUTO key to put the unit into recording
standby.
Adding marks manually to a recording
You can manually add marks to a recording where
you want them.
Recording starts automatically when the input
signal exceeds the START LEVELvalue.
Press the ENTER/MARK key while recording to
add a mark.
NOTE
Press the STOP (ª) key to stop automatic recording.
Start new files automatically during
recording (TRK INC)
NOTE
A new file can be created automatically during
recording when, after once becoming less than the
end level, the input signal exceeds the start level
again.
• A mark is automatically added when you restart
recording after temporarily pausing.
• Mark information is stored in the file with
numbers between 01–99. The maximum number
of marks in a file is 99.
1 Press the AUTO key to open the AUTO RECscreen.
2 Set the MODE item to TRK INC
.
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.
3 Set the value of the END LEVELitem.
4 Set the value of the START LEVELitem.
Press the Â/¯ keys while pressing and
holding the ENTER/MARK key during playback or
when stopped.
5 Press the HOME key to return to the Home
Screen.
6 Press the RECORD (º) key while holding down
the AUTO key to put the unit into recording
standby.
NOTE
You cannot move to a mark in a different file.
Recording starts automatically when the input
signal exceeds the START LEVELvalue.
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Recording the moment before
pushing RECORD (PRE REC)
Recording playback and input
sounds together (overdubbing)
By using prerecording, when the unit is in
recording standby you can record up to two
seconds of the signal input before the RECORD (º)
button is pushed to start recording.
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.
1 Press the MENU key to open the MENUscreen.
Adjust the levels of the input and playback
sounds
2 Use the wheel to select REC SETTING, and press the
ENTER/MARK key.
3 Set the PRE RECitem to ON
.
Before recording the input and playback sounds
together, you should carefully balance their
levels.
1 Turn input monitoring ON.
This allows you to listen to the input sound
even if the unit is not recording or in recording
standby. (See “Using input monitoring
TIP
By using this in combination with the auto-record
function, you can record events without losing the
beginnings of sounds.
2 Select the audio file that you want to record,
and press the PLAY/PAUSE (¥/π) key to start
playback.
NOTE
• If the amount of time in record standby is less than
two seconds, the sound for that amount of time is
recorded.
• You cannot use the PRE REC function with overdub
recording. When overdubbing please set the PRE
REC item OFF.
3 Adjust the playback and input signals so that the
NOTE
• You cannot change the input monitoring setting
during recording or when in recording standby.
• When input monitoring is ON (and during overdub
recording) the PEAK indicator shows the maximum
level of the combined input and playback signals.
Delaying the start of recording
(REC DELAY)
This function allows you to delay the start of
recording by 0.3 seconds (fixed interval) after the
RECORD (º) key is pressed.
This is useful when you want to avoid recording
the sound of pressing the RECORD (º) key.
1 Press the MENU key to open the MENUscreen.
2 Use the wheel to select REC SETTING, and press the
ENTER/MARK key.
3 Set the DELAYitem to ON
.
NOTE
Set PRE REC to OFF when you set REC DELAY to ON.
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Recording an overdub
NOTE
• You cannot overdub if input monitoring is OFF or
1 Select the file that you want to overdub.
the PRE REC function is ON.
2 Press the RECORD (º) key to open a submenu.
• When overdub recording, you cannot use the
AUTO REC function or start new files manually.
• You cannot overdub when the recording format
is MP3. Select WAV16BIT or WAV24BIT regardless
of the format of the playback file. (See “Preparing
with the REC SETTING menu” on page 25.) The
sampling frequency of the playback file is preserved
regardless of the sampling frequency setting for
overdub recording.
3 In the OVERDUBsubmenu, set it to ON
.
4 Press the RECORD (º) key to start recording.
The following error message appears if the
selected file cannot be played back.
Stop overdubbing
Press the STOP (ª) key during recording to stop
recording and return to the start of the file.
CAUTION
You cannot pause during overdub recording.
Recording time
SD/SDHC card capacity (hours:minutes)
File format (recording setting)
1GB
2GB
4GB
8GB
13:28
44.1kHz
1:41
1:33
1:07
1:02
3:22
3:06
2:15
2:04
6:44
6:12
4:30
4:08
16bit
48kHz
12:24
9:00
WAV
44.1kHz
24bit
48kHz
8:16
32kbps
64kbps
44.1kHz/48kHz
44.1kHz/48kHz
44.1kHz/48kHz
44.1kHz/48kHz
44.1kHz/48kHz
44.1kHz/48kHz
44.1kHz/48kHz
74:32
37:16
24:50
18:38
12:25
9:19
149:04
72:32
49:40
37:16
24:50
18:37
14:54
298:08
149:04
99:20
74:32
49:40
37:16
29:48
596:16
298:08
198:40
149:04
99:20
74:32
59:36
96kbps
MP3
128kbps
192kbps
256kbps
320kbps
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7–Playback
Selecting files for playback (skip)
Rewinding and fast-forwarding
(search)
When the Home Screen is open, press the µ and
≤ keys to select the file for playback.
When the Home Screen is open and a track is
playing back or stopped, press and hold the µ or
≤ keys to rewind or fast-forward and search the
playback track.
If you press the µ key when the playback
position is located at the middle of a file, it will
return to the beginning of that file. If you press
the µ key when located at the beginning of
a file, the playback position will skip to the
beginning of the previous file.
NOTE
You can set the search speed. (See “Setting the search
If you press the ≤ key when located at the
beginning of or middle of a file, the playback
position will skip to the beginning of the next file.
NOTE
Using the wheel to change the
playback position
You can also choose files for playback by name. (See
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
Playback (PLAY)
• The faster you turn the wheel, the more rapidly the
position changes.
When the Home Screen is open and playback is
stopped, press the PLAY/PAUSE (¥/π) key to start
playback.
• No sound is output while the wheel is being
turned.
Use the /SP OUTPUT volume to adjust the volume
of the speaker or attached headphones.
Repeat playback (REPEAT)
NOTE
You can repeatedly playback one file or multiple
files within a designated area.
1 Press the MENU key to open the MENUscreen.
Files in the playback area can be played. (See “Setting
2 Use the wheel to select PLAY MODEand press the
Stopping (STOP)
ENTER/MARK key.
When the Home Screen is open and a track is
playing back, press the STOP (ª) key to stop
playback at the current position.
Press the STOP (ª) key again to return to the
beginning of the file.
3 Set the REPEATitem to one of the following
selections
SINGLE
Pausing (PAUSE)
Play the selected file one time
When the Home Screen is open and a track is
playing back, press the PLAY/PAUSE (¥/π) key to
pause playback at the current position.
1 REPEAT
Play the selected file repeatedly
ALL REPEAT
Press the PLAY/PAUSE (¥/π) key again to restart
playback from that position.
Play all the files in the designated area repeatedly
OFF
Play every file in the designated area once
4 Return to the Home Screen and select the file
that you want to play. In the case of ALL REPEAT
and OFFset the playback area first. (See “Setting
the playback area (AREA)” below.)
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7–Playback
Setting the playback area (AREA)
Adding files to the playlist
(PLAYLIST)
Set the playback area for repeat and ordinary
playback.
1 Press the MENU key to open the MENUscreen.
1 Press the MENU key to open the MENUscreen.
2 Use the wheel to select BROWSEand press the
ENTER/MARK key.
2 Use the wheel to select PLAY MODEand press the
ENTER/MARK key.
3 Select a file name that you want to add to the
playlist, and press the ENTER/MARK key.
4 Select ADD LISTfrom the submenu and press the
ENTER/MARK key to add that file to the playlist.
3 Set the AREAitem to one of the following options.
ALL FILES
All files in the MUSICfolder are played back
NOTE
Tracks in the playlist are played back in the order that
they were added.
FOLDER
All files in the designated folder are played back
NOTE
• If you select FOLDER, choose the folder you want
from the BROWSE screen. (See “Working with
Working with the playlist
1 Press the MENU key to open the MENUscreen.
• If you select a file in a folder with the cursor and
press the ≤ key or the ENTER/MARK key and then
choose PLAY from the submenu, the folder that
contains the file becomes the selected folder.
2 Use the wheel to select PLAYLISTand press the
ENTER/MARK key.
PLAYLIST
Files in the playlist are played back in order
NOTE
NOTE
• If you select PLAYLIST, but no files have been
added to the playlist, a "No PLAYLIST" pop-up
appears.
Select cancel in the submenu to close it.
• You can add files as you like to the playlist. (See
“Adding files to the playlist” below.)
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7–Playback
Changing the playlist order (MOVE)
Clear the entire playlist (ALL CLR)
1 Press the MENU key to open the MENUscreen.
1 Press the MENU key to open the MENUscreen.
2 Use the wheel to select PLAYLIST, and press the
2 Use the wheel to select PLAYLIST, and press the
ENTER/MARK key.
ENTER/MARK key.
3 Use the wheel to select the file that you want to
3 Use the wheel to select any file name, and press
move, and press the ENTER/MARK key.
the ENTER/MARK key.
4 Select ALL CLRfrom the submenu, and press the
4 Select MOVEfrom the submenu, and press the
ENTER/MARK key to open a confirmation screen.
ENTER/MARK key to highlight the file number.
5 Press the ENTER/MARK key to remove all files
from the playlist, or press the STOP (ª) key to
cancel this operation.
5 Turn the wheel to set the desired position and
press the ENTER/MARK key to move the file.
6 Repeat these procedures to reorder files as
you like.
NOTE
Files deleted from the playlist are not erased from
the unit.
Delete files from the playlist (DELETE)
Play files in the playlist (PLAY)
1 Press the MENU key to open the MENUscreen.
1 Press the MENU key to open the MENUscreen.
2 Use the wheel to select PLAYLIST, and press the
ENTER/MARK key.
2 Use the wheel to select PLAYLIST, and press the
ENTER/MARK key.
3 Use the wheel to select the file that you want to
delete, and press the ENTER/MARK key.
3 Use the wheel to select the file that you want to
play, and press the ENTER/MARK key.
4 Select DELETEfrom the submenu, and press the
ENTER/MARK key to delete the file.
4 Select PLAYfrom the submenu, and press the
ENTER/MARK key to return to the Home Screen
and start playback.
5 Repeat these procedures to delete other files.
NOTE
Files deleted from the playlist are not erased from
the unit.
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7–Playback
1 When the Home Screen is open, press and hold
the PB CONTROL key to open the PB CONTROL
screen.
Loop playback (I/O LOOP)
You can set an IN point (starting point) and OUT
point (ending point) within a file and play the part
of the file between these points repeatedly.
1 When the Home Screen is open and the track is
playing or paused, press the I/O LOOP key at the
position where you want the loop to start to set
the IN point.
2 Set the VSAitem to ONor OFF. When Variable
Speed Audition (VSA) is ON, pitch does not
change even when the speed is changed. When
OFF, the pitch changes with the speed.
2 When the track is playing or paused, press the
I/O LOOP key at the position where you want the
loop to end to set the OUT point.
3 After setting both the IN and OUT points, loop
playback starts automatically.
3 Use the SPEEDitem to adjust the playback speed.
4 Press the STOP (ª) key to stop loop playback.
You can also press the PLAY/PAUSE (¥/π) key to
restart playback from the endpoint.
NOTE
4 Press the HOME key to return to the Home
• You cannot set the IN and OUT points in different
Screen.
files.
5 Press the PB CONTROL key briefly to turn this
• IN and OUT point settings are lost when you select
function ON and OFF.
a different file.
• If you press the I/O LOOP key when IN and OUT
NOTE
points are already set, their settings will be erased.
You can also turn PB CONTROL ON and OFF from the
PB CONTROL screen.
• Setting accurate IN and OUT points might not be
possible with Variable Bit Rate (VBR) format MP3
files.
Adjusting the playback volume
Adjusting the playback speed (PB
CONTROL)
The volume output from the built-in speaker or
the connector can be adjusted by using the /SP
OUTPUT dial.
You can adjust the playback speed by up to -50%
or +16% of the original value. When doing so, it
is possible to change the pitch with the speed or
maintain the original pitch.
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8–Connecting with a Computer
By connecting this unit with a computer using the
Transferring files to a computer
1 Click the "DR-100" drive on the computer
screen to show the "MUSIC" and "UTILITY"
folders.
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.
2 Open the "MUSIC" folder and drag and
drop the files that you want to transfer to the
computer to destinations of your choice.
This unit can handle audio files of the following
formats (only stereo files).
MP3: 32–320 kbps, 44.1/48 kHz
WAV: 44.1/48 kHz, 16/24 bit
Transferring files from a computer
1 Click the "DR-100" drive on the computer
screen to show the "MUSIC" and "UTILITY"
folders.
2 Drag and drop files on the computer that you
want to transfer to the unit to the "MUSIC"
folder.
Computer
TIP
• You can manage the MUSIC folder from the
computer.
USB
• You can create subfolders in the MUSIC folder
up to the second level for use with this unit. The
DR-100 cannot recognize subfolders and audio files
on the third level or below.
CAUTION
You cannot use this unit’s other functions when it is
connected to a computer by USB.
When connected, "connected... USB" appears on
the screen of the recorder.
If an SD card is not properly inserted before
making the USB connection, "Can't Save Data
"
appears on the screen.
This unit appears on the computer screen as
external volume named "DR-100."
The MUSIC and UTILITY folders are in the
"DR-100" drive.
Disconnecting from a computer
Connecting a computer
Before disconnecting the USB cable, use the
proper procedures for your computer to unmount
the "DR-100" (as an external drive). The recorder
will automatically restart.
Confirm that an SD card is properly inserted
into the unit, and use the included USB cable to
connect this unit with a computer.
See the computer’s operation manual for
instructions about how to unmount an external
drive.
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9–Working with Files and Folders
Use the µ and ≤ keys to move up and down
the folder levels, and press the ENTER/MARK key
Showing files inside folders
to open the submenu.
1 Press the MENU key to open the MENUscreen.
Use the wheel to select items on the same folder
level.
2 Use the wheel to select BROWSE, and press the
ENTER/MARK key.
NOTE
Choose CANCEL from the submenu to close it.
The Root Folder Holds all subfolders and files
A folder that contains a subfolder
A folders that does not contain a subfolder
Currently open folder
4 Choose one of the following options from the
submenu, and press the ENTER/MARK key to
execute it.
SELECT
The first file in the selected folder is selected and
the Home Screen reopens.
CREATE
A new folder is created inside the selected folder.
Audio file
NOTE
3 Use the wheel to select a closed folder.
If you want to create a folder under the root folder
press the µ key and select the
folder. Press the
ENTER/MARK key to open its submenu.
CAUTION
Folders can only be made to two levels. If you try to
create a new folder inside of a second level folder,
"Layer too Deep" appears on the screen and a new
folder is not created.
4 Press the ≤ key to open the folder and view the
files and folders inside it.
ALLDEL
Delete all the files inside the selected folder.
CAUTION
This operation does not delete subfolders inside the
folder. Furthermore, this operation does not delete
read only files and files that are not recognized by the
unit.
5 Press the µ key to close the folder and move up
a level.
Working with folders
1 Press the MENU key to open the MENUscreen.
2 Use the wheel to select BROWSE, and press the
ENTER/MARK key.
3 Use the wheel to select a folder, and press the
ENTER/MARK key to open a submenu.
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9–Working with Files and Folders
Add identification tags to files
(QUICK TAG)
Working with files
1 Press the MENU key to open the MENUscreen.
You can easily add symbols to file names for
identification.
This is useful for distinguishing important files
from unimportant ones, for example.
1 When the Home Screen is open, press the QUICK
2 Use the wheel to select BROWSE, and press the
ENTER/MARK key.
3 Use the wheel to select a file, and press the
ENTER/MARK key to open its submenu.
key to open a popup menu.
2 Select TAGfrom the menu, and press the ENTER/
MARK key.
3 Use the wheel to select a symbol (Oor X), and
press the ENTER/MARK key to add it to the name,
or press the STOP key to cancel adding a symbol.
NOTE
Choose CANCEL from the submenu to close it.
4 Choose one of the following options from the
submenu, and press the ENTER/MARK key to
execute it.
PLAY
Return to the Home Screen and start playback of
the selected file.
If you add a tag the filename changes as follows.
For example, if the file name is "DR-100_0000.
wav" then the new filename becomes "DR-
100_0000_o.wav" or "DR-100_0000_x.wav".
INFO
Display information about the selected file
ADD LIST
Add the selected file to the playlist
DELETE
Delete the selected playback file
(QUICK DEL)
Deleted the selected file
You can easily delete the selected playback file.
1 When the Home Screen is open, press the QUICK
key to open a popup menu.
2 Select DELfrom the menu, and press the ENTER/
MARK key.
3 Press the ENTER/MARK key to delete the file, or
press the STOP (ª) key to cancel deletion.
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10–Settings and Information
Card information (CARD)
Using the INFORMATION screens
Various information about this unit can be
checked on these screens.
1 Press the MENU key to open the MENUscreen.
2 Use the wheel to select INFORMATION, and press the
ENTER/MARK key.
TOTAL MUSIC:
3 Use the wheel to change the open page.
Shows the number of playable files contained by
the Music Folder.
File information (FILE)
TOTAL FOLDER:
Shows the total number of folders in the Music
Folder.
TOTAL SIZE:
Shows the total SD card capacity.
REMAIN SIZE/USED SIZE:
WAV/MP3:
Shows the amount of unused/used capacity on the
SD card.
File format
WAV:
MP3:
NOTE
Bit-length
Stereo/mono
Sampling frequency (Hz)
Bit-rate (kbps)
CBR/VBR
NOTE
Press the µ or ≤ key to switch between REMAIN
SIZE and USED SIZE.
System information (SYSTEM)
Sampling frequency (Hz)
CBR: constant bit rate
VBR: variable bit rate
TITLE:
Shows the file name. If an MP3 file has ID3 tag
CUE/REV SPD:
title information that information appears.
Shows the speed of forward and backward
searching.
DATE:
Date of file creation
AUTO OFF:
Shows the automatic power OFF setting.
SIZE:
File size
BACKLIGHT:
Shows the automatic backlight OFF setting.
System Ver.:
Shows the system firmware version.
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10–Settings and Information
Battery information (BATTERY)
Setting mono input (TYPE)
When recording with just one connected external
XLR mic, for example, you can input and record
its input signal to both left and right channels.
1 Press the MENU key to open the MENUscreen.
2 Use the wheel to select INPUT SETTING, and press
Li-Ion:
the ENTER/MARK key.
Amount of power remaining, priority (1: main, 2:
backup)
3 Set the TYPEitem to MONO
.
AA:
Amount of power remaining, priority (1: main, 2:
backup), battery type setting
When using an AC adapter, the amount of power
remaining in the lithium ion battery is not shown.
The icon always appears.
Values: STEREO (default), MONO
NOTE
If INPUT is set to LINE, recording is always in stereo
regardless of this setting.
CAUTION
When set to MONO, recordings are not made as
mono files, but rather as stereo files with identical left
and right channels.
Using input monitoring (MONITOR)
Using the low cut filter (LOW CUT)
Normally the unit must be recording or in record
standby to monitor the input sound level. In order
to conduct overdub recording, however, you need
to balance the levels of the playback and input
sounds beforehand. This function allows you to
monitor the input sound even during playback.
This function allows low frequency sounds in the
input signal to be reduced.
Turn this ON when there is undesirable noise
from air-conditioning or fans, for example.
1 Press the MENU key to open the MENUscreen.
1 Press the MENU key to open the MENUscreen.
2 Use the wheel to select INPUT SETTING, and press
2 Use the wheel to select INPUT SETTING, and press
the ENTER/MARK key.
the ENTER/MARK key.
3 Use the LOW CUT item to set the low cut filter
3 Set the MONITORitem to ON
.
frequency.
Values: OFF (default), ON
Values: OFF (default), 40Hz, 80HZ, 120Hz
NOTE
NOTE
You cannot change this setting during recording or
record standby.
If INPUT is set to LINE, the filter is OFF regardless of
this setting.
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10–Settings and Information
Using the auto gain control and
limiter (LEVEL CTRL)
Adjusting the playback level
(MIX BALANCE)
You can use the auto gain control (AUTO) or limiter
(LMT) depending on the application or conditions.
You can adjust the level of the playback sound
when overdub recording and when input
monitoring is ON.
1 Press the MENU key to open the MENUscreen.
Auto gain control (AUTO)
2 Use the wheel to select MIX BALANCE, and press the
Using this, adjustments are made automatically to
achieve a volume level that is as even as possible.
Sensitivity is raised and lowered depending on
the strength of the input signal This is useful for
recording people in a meeting who are at different
distances from the microphones, for example.
ENTER/MARK key.
3 Use the wheel to set the value.
NOTE
When the auto gain control function is on, volume is
adjusted automatically, so the INPUT volume control
has no effect.
Values: 0–20 (default is 20)
CAUTION
You cannot adjust this value when input monitoring
Limiter (LMT)
If the input signal is too loud, this function holds
it down to an acceptable level, allowing distortion
of the signal during recording to be avoided.
Setting the file name format
1 Press the MENU key to open the MENUscreen.
You can set the format of the names given to files
when recorded by this unit.
2 Use the wheel to select INPUT SETTING, and press
the ENTER/MARK key.
3 Set the LEVEL CTRLitem to AUTOor LMT
.
File name format
1 Press the MENU key to open the MENUscreen.
2 Use the wheel to select FILE NAME, and press the
ENTER/MARK key.
Values: AUTO (default), LMT
3 Set the TYPEitem to WORDor DATE
.
4 Set the LIMITER/AUTO switch on the back of the
unit to ON.
Values: WORD (default), DATE
WORD: Six characters set with the WORDitem are used
as the file name, for example "DR-100_0000.wav".
Date: The date is used as the file name, for
example,"090101_0000.wav".
NOTE
The date is determined by the unit’s internal clock
NOTE
If INPUT is set to LINE, the limiter is activated regard-
less of this setting.
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10–Settings and Information
Values: OFF (default), 3min, 5min, 10min, 30min
Setting the file name (WORD)
1 Press the MENU key to open the MENUscreen.
Turning the backlight off
automatically (BACKLIGHT)
2 Use the wheel to select FILE NAME, and press the
ENTER/MARK key.
3 Select the WORDitem. Use the µ and ≤ keys to
move the cursor, and use the wheel to select the
characters.
You can set the backlight to turn OFF
automatically after a set amount of time of non-
use when operating on battery power.
1 Press the MENU key to open the MENUscreen.
2 Use the wheel to select SETUP, and press the
ENTER/MARK key
3 Use the BACKLIGHTitem to set the time.
In addition to letters and numbers, the following
symbols can also be used.
! # $ % & ' ( ) + , - . ; = @ [ ] ^ _ ` { } ~
Setting the search speed
(CUE/REV SPEED)
Values: OFF, 5sec (default), 10sec, 15sec, 30sec
You can set the rewind/fast-forward (search)
speed.
1 Press the MENU key to open the MENUscreen.
Adjusting the contrast (CONTRAST)
You can adjust the display contrast.
1 Press the MENU key to open the MENUscreen.
2 Use the wheel to select SETUP, and press the
2 Use the wheel to select SETUP, and press the
ENTER/MARK key
ENTER/MARK key
3 Use the CUE/REV SPEEDitem to set the speed.
3 Use the CONTRASTitem to set the value.
Values: x2, x4, x8 (default), x10
Values: 1–20 (default is 8)
Turning the power off automatically
(AUTO OFF)
You can set the unit to turn OFF automatically
after a set amount of time of non-use when
operating on battery power.
1 Press the MENU key to open the MENUscreen.
2 Use the wheel to select SETUP, and press the
ENTER/MARK key
3 Use the AUTO OFFitem to set the time.
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3 Press the ≤ key at the QUICK FORMATor FULL
Setting the brightness of the
backlight (DIMMER)
FORMATitem, and then press the ENTER/MARK key
to open a confirmation screen.
You can set the brightness of the backlight.
QUICK FORMATscreen
1 Press the MENU key to open the MENUscreen.
2 Use the wheel to select SETUP, and press the
ENTER/MARK key
3 Use the DIMMERitem to set the value.
FULL FORMATscreen
Values: OFF, LOW, HIGH (default)
4 Press the ENTER/MARK key to initialize the unit
or press the STOP key to cancel.
Restoring default settings
(INITIALIZE)
NOTE
Use a PS-P520 AC adapter (sold separately) or be
certain that the unit has plenty of remaining battery
power when formatting. Full Format checks for
memory errors, so it takes a particularly long time
compared to Quick Format.
You can restore the various settings of this device
to their factory defaults.
1 Press the MENU key to open the MENUscreen.
2 Use the wheel to select SETUP, and press the
ENTER/MARK key
Setting the main battery source
(MAIN)
3 Press the ≤ key at the INITIALIZEitem, and
then press the ENTER/MARK key to open a confir-
mation screen.
When both the lithium ion battery and AA
batteries are installed, you can set one as a main
power source and the other as a backup. Usually
the unit uses the main power source.
When the remaining power of the main battery
source becomes low, the unit automatically
switches to the backup, allowing continued
operation.
4 Press the ENTER/MARK key again to initialize the
unit or press the STOP key to cancel.
The battery source currently used and the amount
of remaining power it has are shown at the upper
right of the Home Screen.
Formatting the SD card
There are two ways to format the SD card in this
unit: Quick Format and Full Format.
Formatting an SD card erases all audio files on
the card and automatically creates new “MUSIC”
and “UTILITY” folders as well as the “dr-1.sys”
file.
1 Press the MENU key to open the MENUscreen.
1 Press the MENU key to open the MENUscreen.
2 Use the wheel to select BATTERY, and press the
ENTER/MARK key
2 Use the wheel to select SETUP, and press the
ENTER/MARK key
3 Use the MAINitem to set the main battery power
source.
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10–Settings and Information
Values: Li-Ion (lithium ion battery), AA
Changing the backup battery
You can change the backup battery at any time
when the main battery is in use, but you should
confirm on the Home Screen that the main battery
has enough remaining charge.
The unit turns OFF if you remove the backup
CAUTION
battery while it is being used.
The power turns off if the backup battery source does
not have enough charge. In this case, all recordings,
settings and other data will be lost.
Setting the type of AA batteries
(AA BATTERY)
Changing batteries when the
power is on
You should set the type of AA batteries that you
are using. This setting is used to show the amount
of remaining battery charge and determine if the
unit has enough power for normal operation.
If both the lithium ion battery and AA batteries
are installed, you can change batteries while
continuing to record and use other functions.
1 Press the MENU key to open the MENUscreen.
NOTE
2 Use the wheel to select SETUP, and press the
In the following sections, for simplicity we refer to the
main "battery" and backup "battery," even though the
unit uses two AA batteries. Both AA batteries should
be changed together.
ENTER/MARK key
3 Use the AA TYPEitem to set the type.
ALKALI
Ni-MH
Alkaline batteries
Nickel metal hydride batteries
Changing the main battery
Before changing the main battery, confirm that
its charge has become low enough that power has
switched to the backup battery.
The unit turns OFF if you remove the main
battery while it is being used.
Values: ALKALI (default) Ni-MH
If you must change the main battery even though
it is in use, change the setting so that the backup
battery becomes the main battery and confirm this
operation on the Home Screen first.
Confirm that the replaced battery is installed
properly before changing the unit setting to make
it the main battery.
CAUTION
If the backup battery charge becomes less than a
certain level, you can change the MAIN setting.
However, the power source does not change while
the unit is recording.
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10–Settings and Information
Menu item list
This list provides an overview of the various menu items and their settings that appear on the unit
display. The items shown in bold are default setting values.
MENU screen (press the MENU key)
Menu item
Display/Setting
FILE (1/4)
Settings or explanation
Information about the file
CARD (2/4)
Information about the SD card
Information about the system
Information about the batteries
SD card file operations
INFORMATION
SYSTEM (3/4)
BATTERY (4/4)
BROWSE
PLAYLIST
Playlist editing
AREA
FOLDER
, PLAYLIST)
Set the area for inclusion in repeat playback (ALL FILES,
PLAY MODE
REPEAT
MONITOR
TYPE
OFF
, SINGLE, 1 REPEAT, ALL REPEAT)
Set the repeat playback mode (
Set input monitoring (
OFF
, ON)
Set the input type for the UNI MIC, OMNI MIC, XLR MIC IN (
STEREO
, MONO)
INPUT SETTING
LOW CUT
LEVEL CTRL
OFF
, 40Hz, 80Hz, 120Hz)
Set the low cut filter (
Set the input level control function (AUTO,
LMT
)
Set the audio file format
FORMAT
(
WAV 16bit
, WAV 24bit, MP3 32kbps, MP3 64kbps, MP3 96kbps, MP3 128kbps,
MP3 192kbps, MP3 256kbps, MP3 320kbps)
REC SETTING
SAMPLE
SIZE
44.1kHz
, 48kHz)
Set the sampling frequency rate (
Set the maximum file size (64M, 128M, 256M, 512M, 1G,
2G
)
PRE REC
DELAY
LEVEL
OFF
, ON)
Set the PRE REC function (
OFF
Set the REC DELAY function ( , ON)
MIX BALANCE
DIVIDE
20
)
Playback level (0–
Divide a file
TYPE
WORD
, DATE)
Set the type of automatic file name (
Set the characters used when TYPEis set to WORD (
x8
FILE NAME
WORD
DR-100
)
CUE/REV SPEED
Set the fast rewind and fast forward speed (x2, x4, , x10)
Set the time before automatic shutdown when running on batteries
(OFF, 3min, 5min,10min, 30min)
AUTO OFF
BACKLIGHT
5sec
, 10sec, 15sec, 30sec)
Set the time before the backlight turns off (OFF,
SETUP
CONTRAST
DIMMER
8
Set the LCD contrast (0–20, default is )
Set the backlight brightness (OFF, LOW,
Restore the default settings
HIGH
)
INITIALIZE
QUICK FORMAT
FULL FORMAT
MAIN
Quick Format the SD card
Full Format the SD card
Li-Ion
Set the main battery ( , AA)
BATTERY
AA TYPE
ALKALI
Set the AA battery type ( , Ni-MH)
DATE/TIME
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10–Settings and Information
PB CONTROL screen (press and hold the PB CONTROL key)
Menu item
Display/Setting
Settings or explanation
VSA
OFF
Set VSA (
, ON)
PB CONTROL
SPEED
32
)
Set the speed (-50–+16%, default
AUTO REC screen (press the AUTO key)
Menu item
Display/Setting
Settings or explanation
MODE
MARK
Set the operation mode ( , PAUSE, TRK INC)
Set the level that the unit recognizes as input to record
(OFF, -6dB, -12dB, -24dB, -48dB)
START LEVEL
END LEVEL
END DELAY
AUTO REC
Set the level below which the unit determines that there is no signal to record (OFF,
-6dB, -12dB, -24dB, -48dB)
Set the time that the unit waits to stop recording after it determines that there is no
signal to record (1sec, 2sec, 3sec, 4sec, 5sec)
List of popup menu items
In addition to regular menus, there are popup menus that appear on other screens.
BROWSE screen (select a folder and press the ENTER/MARK key)
Overview
Display/Setting
Explanation
SELECT
Set a folder as the active folder
Create a new folder
CREATE
Folder operations
ALL DEL
CANCEL
Erase all the files in the folder (folders are not erased)
Close the popup menu
BROWSE screen (select a folder and press the ENTER/MARK key)
Overview
Display/Setting
Explanation
PLAY
Select a file and play it (and return to the Home Screen)
Show file information
INFO
ADD LIST
DELETE
File operations
Add a file to the playlist
Erase a file
CANCEL
Close the popup menu
PLAYLIST screen (select a file and press the ENTER/MARK key)
Overview
Display/Setting
Explanation
PLAY
Play the selected file
ALL CLR
DELETE
MOVE
Remove all files from the playlist
Remove the selected file from the playlist (file is not erased from the card)
Change the position of the track in the playlist
Close the popup menu
Edit the PLAYLIST
CANCEL
Home Screen (press the RECORD key when MONITOR is ON)
Menu
Display/Setting
Explanation
OFF
ON
Do not overdub
Record an overdub
OVERDUB
Home Screen (press the QUICK key)
Menu
Display/Setting
Explanation
TAG
DEL
Add a tag to the file name
Delete the file
QUICK
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11–Messages
The following is a list of the popup messages that might appear on the DR-100 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
The DIVIDE function would cause the file name to exceed 200 characters. The DIVIDE function
adds "_a" or "_b" to the end of the file name. Before choosing the DIVIDE function, connect the
unit to a computer and edit the file name to less than 198 characters.
File Name ERR
The DIVIDE function would cause the file name to be the same as that of an existing file. The
DIVIDE function adds "_a" or "_b" to the end of the file name. Before choosing the DIVIDE
function, connect the unit to a computer and edit the file name.
Dup File Name
The file added to the playlist cannot be found or a file could be damaged. Please check the file in
question.
File Not Found
Non-Supported
Battery Empty
I/O Too Short
The audio file is not a supported format. Please see "8–Connecting with a Computer" for file
formats that this unit can use.
The battery is almost out of power. Recharge the lithium-ion battery and/or replace the AA
batteries.
The IN and OUT points are too close together. Reset the IN and OUT points with at least 1 second
between them.
File Not Found
PLAYLIST
The file in the Playlist cannot be found. Please confirm that the file is still in the Music Folder.
No files have been added to the Playlist. Add a file to the Playlist or change the play mode to
No PLAYLIST
something besides PLAYLIST
.
PLAYLIST Full
The playlist is full. You cannot add more than 99 tracks to the Playlist.
The card is not formatted properly or the formatting is broken. Change the card or press the
ENTER/MARK key when this message appears to format the card in FAT format.
MBR Error Init CARD
CAUTION
Execution of FAT formatting erases all data currently on the card.
The FAT formatting of the card is abnormal or broken. This message also appears if you FAT
formatted the card using a computer connected by USB and if a new card is inserted in the unit.
Always use the DR-100 to conduct FAT formatting of cards to be used with it. Change the card or
press the ENTER/MARK key when this message appears to format the card in FAT format.
Format Error
Format CARD
CAUTION
Execution of FAT formatting erases all data currently on the card.
The system file is missing. This unit requires a system file for operation. When this message
appears, press ENTER/MARK to automatically create a system file.
File Not Found
Make Sys File
The system file required to operate this unit is invalid. When this message appears, press ENTER/
MARK to automatically create a system file.
Invalid SysFile
Make Sys File
Invalid Card
Change Card
Something might be wrong with the card. Change the card.
This appears when the card is protected and lacks the necessary Music Folder and other folders
and files. Unlock the write protect switch, restart the power and format the card.
Protected Card
Change Card
Writing to the card timed out.
Backup files on the card to your computer, and format the card.
Write Timeout
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11–Messages
Message
Meaning and response
The card has no remaining capacity. Erase unnecessary files or move them to your computer to
make open space.
Card Full
Layer too Deep
Can't Divide
Max File Size
File Full
Folders can be created down to two layers. You cannot create a new folder inside the current folder.
The position selected for divide is not suitable (too close to the beginning or end of a track).
The file is larger than the designated size or the recording time exceeded 24 hours.
The total number of folders and files exceeds 999. Erase unnecessary files or move them to your
computer.
Card Error
The card could not be handled properly. Replace the card.
MP3 files cannot be divided.
Current File MP3
File Protected
No Card
The file is read only and cannot be erased.
No card is in the unit, so recording is not possible.
There is no file that can be played back.
The file might be damaged.
No PB File
No MUSIC File
There is no playback file, so DIVIDE and OVERDUB cannot be executed.
Not Continued
File Error
Can't Save Data
Player Error
Device Error
Writing Failed
Sys Rom Err
Remote Cmd
Remote Rx
If any of these errors occur, turn the unit power OFF and restart it. If the power cannot be turned
OFF, remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter (if connected). If the error message
continues to appear, please contact a TEAC Repair Center.
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
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12–Specifications
º
º
º
Recording media:
Audio input ratings
SD cards (64 MB–2 GB) and SDHC cards (4 GB–32 GB)
File system:
FAT partition: FAT16/32
º
XLR MIC IN (L, R) inputs
Connectors: XLR-3-32equivalent (balanced)
Input impedance: 1.2 kΩ
Battery life (continuous operation):
Lithium ion battery (BP-L2):
About 5 hours (recording time)
About 5 hours (playback time)
Ni-MH batteries (HR15/51):
About 4 hours (recording time)
About 4 hours (playback time)
Alkaline batteries (LR6):
GAIN HIGH setting
≠
Standard input level: -58 dBu
Maximum input level: -42 dBu
GAIN MID setting
≠
Standard input level: -36 dBu
Maximum input level: -20 dBu
GAIN LOW setting
≠
About 2 hours (recording time)
About 2 hours (playback time)
(Backlight off, set to 128-kbps mp3.
Varies according to use conditions.)
Standard input level: -14 dBu
Maximum input level: +2 dBu
º
º
LINE IN input
Connector: 3.5 mm stereo minijack
Input impedance: 23 kΩ
Standard input level: -10 dBV
Maximum input level: +6 dBV
º
º
Operation temperature range:
0–40º C
Power consumption:
1.7 W (MP3 playback)
5.5 W (maximum)
LINE OUT output
Connector: 3.5 mm stereo minijack
Standard output level: -10 dBV
Maximum output level: +6 dBV
º External dimensions (mm):
80 (w) x 153 (h) x 35 (d) (excluding protrusions)
º
º
output
º
Weight:
Connector: 3.5 mm stereo minijack
Maximum output : 25 mW + 25 mW
(with 32 Ω headphone connection)
290 g (not including batteries)
Accessory (sold separately)
Built-in speakers
Output: 0.4 W
º
AC adapter:
PS-P520
Audio performance
Requirements for connected
computers
Frequency response (LINE IN > LINE OUT):
20 Hz–20 kHz, +1/-3 dB (44.1 kHz)
20 Hz–22 kHz, +1/-3 dB (48 kHz)
º
Windows:
Distortion (LINE IN > LINE OUT):
Pentium 300 MHz or better
128 MB or more memory
USB port (USB 2.0 recommended)
Less than 0.01%
S/N ratio (LINE IN > LINE OUT):
90 dB or more
º
Macintosh:
266 MHz Power PC, iMac, G3, G4 or better
64MB or more memory
º
Compatible audio files:
MP3 files: 32–320 kbps, sampling frequency 44.1/48 kHz,
VBR playback, ID3 tag support up to Ver 2.4
WAV files: sampling frequency 44.1/48 kHz,
bit length: 16/24-bit
USB port (USB 2.0 recommended)
º
º
Recommended USB host controller:
Intel chipset
Supported OS:
Windows: Windows 2000 Professional SP4 or newer,
Windows XP, Windows Vista
Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.2 or newer
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DR-100
Portable Digital Recorder
TEAC CORPORATION
Phone: +81-42-356-9143
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TEAC AMERICA, INC.
Phone: +1-323-726-0303
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México DF, México
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Phone: +44-8451-302511
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Hertfordshire, WD18 8TE, UK
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