Tascam BB 800 User Manual

D01092420A  
BB-1000CD  
Portable CD/SD Recorder  
BB-800  
Portable SD Recorder  
OWNER'S MANUAL  
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.  
4 Follow all instructions.  
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6 Clean only with dry cloth.  
The apparatus draws nominal non-operating  
power from the AC outlet with its POWER or  
STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON position.  
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in  
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.  
The apparatus should be located close enough  
to the AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the  
power cord plug at any time.  
8 Do not install near any heat sources such  
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other  
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce  
heat.  
The main plug is used as the disconnect device,  
the disconnect device shall remain readily  
operable.  
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.  
If the product uses batteries (including a battery  
pack or installed batteries), they should not be  
exposed to sunshine, fire or excessive heat.  
CAUTION for products that use replaceable lithium  
batteries: there is danger of explosion if a battery  
is replaced with an incorrect type of battery.  
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.  
Caution should be taken when using earphones or  
headphones with the product because excessive  
sound pressure (volume) from earphones or head-  
phones 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  
CAUTIONS ABOUT LASER RADIATION  
CAUTIONS ABOUT BATTERIES  
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This product has been designed and manufactured  
according to FDA regulations “title 21, CFR, chapter  
1, subchapter J, based on the Radiation Control for  
Health and Safety Act of 1968”, and is classified as  
a class 1 laser product. There is no hazardous invis-  
ible laser radiation during operation because invisible  
laser radiation emitted inside of this product is com-  
pletely confined in the protective housings.  
This product uses batteries. Misuse of batteries could  
cause a leak, rupture or other trouble. Always abide  
by the following precautions when using batteries.  
Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries. The  
batteries could rupture or leak, causing fire or inju-  
ry.  
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  
make the batteries rupture or leak, causing fire,  
injury or stains around them.  
The label required in this regulation is shown at  
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When throwing used batteries away, follow the  
disposal instructions indicated on the batter-  
ies and the local disposal laws. When you store  
or dispose batteries, isorate their terminals with  
insulation tape or something like that to prevent them  
from contacting other batteries or metalic objects.  
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.  
CAUTION  
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.  
DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING  
USING A SCREWDRIVER.  
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR  
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER  
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT  
IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.  
IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS TROUBLE,  
CONTACTYOURNEARESTQUALIFIEDSERVICE  
PERSONNEL, AND DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT  
IN ITS DAMAGED STATE.  
The unit power should be off when you install and  
replace batteries.  
CLASS 1M INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION  
WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED.  
DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL  
INSTRUMENTS.  
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 batter-  
ies.  
Optical pickup  
Type  
: HOP-6201TC  
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.  
Manufacturer  
Laser output  
Wavelength  
: Hitachi Media Electronics Co,Ltd.  
: Lessthan75mWontheobjectivelens(record)  
: 777 to 787 nm  
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Contents  
TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800  
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1 – Introduction  
Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM  
BB-1000CD/BB-800 Portable CD/SD Recorder. Please read  
this Owner’s Manual carefully in order to maximize your  
use of all the unit’s features. We hope that you will enjoy  
using this recorder for many years to come. After you have  
finished reading this manual, keep it in a safe place.  
selection keys, as well as a CD eject key. In addition to  
recording to CDs, the BB-1000CD can also copy files  
between CDs and SD cards, including allowing the dupli-  
cation of CDs for backup.  
Included items  
The items included with the product are listed below.  
Take care when opening the package to avoid damaging the  
items. Keep the packaging materials for transportation in  
the future.  
Please contact the store where you purchased this unit if  
any of these items are missing or have been damaged dur-  
ing transportation.  
Main features  
Portable CD/SD recorder (BB-1000CD)  
Portable SD recorder (BB-800)  
Built-in speakers and microphones  
Recording directly to an SD (SDHC) card possible (WAV  
or MP3 format)  
Main unit........................................................................ 1  
PS-1225LAC adaptor ..................................................... 1  
RC-BB1000 Wireless remote control............................. 1  
Coin battery (CR2025) for remote................................. 1  
Warranty card................................................................. 1  
Owner's manual (this document) ................................... 1  
Long duration recording possible (MP3 format)  
Recording directly to a CD-R/RW (CD-DA format)  
possible (BB-1000CD only)  
Easy operation with knobs and keys  
Changing playback speed without changing pitch  
possible  
Changing playback pitch without changing speed  
possible  
Note about this manual  
This manual uses the following conventions.  
Instrument tuner functions  
Metronome functions  
“SD memory cards” are called “SD cards.”  
Keys and connectors on the unit and external devices and  
messages on the display are written like this: MENU.  
5 W + 5 W digital amplifier  
The CD-DA format is also called the "audio CD" format.  
In addition, a disc on which tracks are recorded in the  
audio CD format is called an "audio CD."  
Two pairs of stereo microphones on the front and back  
allow 360-degree recording  
Mix and record input sounds with playback  
(overdubbing)  
Additional information is introduced as needed in the  
following categories.  
Copying from audio CDs to SD cards (WAV or MP3  
format) possible (BB-1000CD only)  
TIP  
Copying files from SD cards to audio CDs possible  
(BB-1000CD only)  
This is a useful hint about ways to use the unit.  
Duplicating audio CDs possible (BB-1000CD only)  
Power with included AC adaptor or 8 AA batteries  
Remote control unit (RC-BB1000) included  
NOTE  
A note explains actions in special situations and supple-  
mental information.  
2 XLR mic input jacks can provide 48V phantom power  
for condenser microphones  
CAUTION  
These instructions should be followed to avoid injury,  
damage to the unit or other equipment, or loss of  
recording data.  
Stereo pair of RCA line input jacks for connecting  
external devices  
Stereo pair of RCA line output jacks for connecting  
external devices  
Intellectual property rights  
TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC  
Sound from connected external microphones can be  
output through speakers  
Corporation.  
Differences between BB-1000CD and  
BB-800 models  
The BB-1000CD has all the features of the BB-800 and  
adds CD recording functions. In order to utilize these  
features, the BB-1000CD has additional CD and SD  
SDHC Logo is a trademark.  
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  
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1 – Introduction  
broadcast systems (terrestrial, 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  
Extremely cold places  
Places with bad ventilation or high humidity  
Humming noises could occur when using the unit near  
a power amplifier or other device that has a large trans-  
former. Increase the distance between the devices and  
change their orientations if humming occurs.  
Using the unit near a TV or radio may cause picture  
deterioration or noise. Increase the distance from such  
devices  
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from  
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.  
Using wireless equipment, such as cellular phones,  
near the unit may cause noise, especially when calls are  
incoming and outgoing and being made with a phone.  
Increase the distance from such devices or turn them off.  
Other company names, product names and logos in this  
document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of  
their respective owners.  
Do not use the unit upside down or lying on its side.  
Doing so could cause CD recording and playback to  
malfunction. Place it with its operation panel up.  
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 specifica-  
tions for such data and/or information. TEAC CORPO-  
RATION 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.  
Beware of condensation  
Condensation could occur if the unit is moved from a cold  
to a warm place or used after a sudden temperature change.  
If this occurs, let the unit sit for one or two hours at the new  
room temperature before using it.  
Cleaning the unit  
To clean the unit, wipe it gently with a soft dry cloth. Do not  
use benzene, paint thinner, ethyl alcohol or other chemical  
agents to clean the unit as they could damage the surface or  
cause fading.  
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.  
About SD cards  
This unit uses SD cards for recording and playback. You  
can use 64 MB – 2 GB SD cards and 4 GB – 32 GB SDHC  
cards with this unit. A list of SD cards that have been tested  
with this unit can be found on the TASCAM web site (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 precau-  
tions when handling them.  
Cautions on installation  
Do not leave them in extremely hot or cold places.  
Do not leave them in extremely humid places.  
Do not let them get wet.  
The unit’s nominal operating temperature is between 5˚  
and 35° C (41° – 95° F).  
Do not install in the following types of places. Doing  
so could degrade the sound quality and/or cause  
malfunctions.  
Do not put things on top of them or twist them.  
Do not strike them.  
Places with significant vibrations or that are other-  
wise unstable  
Near windows or other places exposed to direct  
sunlight  
About Compact Discs  
The built-in CD drive in BB-1000CD units can record and  
play audio in the CD-DA format on CD-R and CD-RW  
discs.  
Near heaters or other extremely hot places  
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1 – Introduction  
Copy-protected discs and other discs which do not  
conform to the CD standard may not play back correctly  
in this player. If you use such discs in this unit, TEAC  
Corporation and its subsidiaries cannot be respon-  
sible for any consequences or guarantee the quality of  
reproduction. If you experience problems with such  
non-standard discs, you should contact the producers of  
the disc.  
Precaution for CD use  
Use only CD, CD-R and CD-RW discs that bear the  
following logos.  
CD-R  
About CD-R and CD-RW discs  
CD-RW  
CD-R discs can be recorded only once, and recorded tracks  
cannot be erased. However, if the disc has not been finalized  
and sufficient space is available on the disc, additional  
material can be recorded. After finishing recording, final-  
izing a CD-R makes it playable in most ordinary CD players  
(some CD players might not be able to play these discs).  
In contrast, if a CD-RW disc becomes full, tracks on it can  
be erased, and the space on the disc can be reused for new  
recordings. However, only the last recorded track or all  
recorded tracks can be deleted. Selectively deleting tracks  
recorded earlier is not possible. Even after being finalized,  
CD-RW discs can only be played in players that specifically  
support their playback.  
Always insert the disc into the slot with the label side  
toward you.  
To remove a disc from its storage case, press down on  
the center of the case and lift the disc out, holding it  
carefully by the edges.  
Avoid touching the signal recording side (the side  
without the label). Fingerprints and oil on the disc,  
for example, could cause errors during recording and  
playback.  
Inserting a disc into the slot-loading  
drive  
Should fingerprints or dust get on the signal recording  
side, wipe the surface from the center hole outward  
towards the outer edge with a soft, dry cloth. Discs  
should always be cleaned before storage to remove grime  
that could cause reduced sound quality.  
Never clean discs with record sprays, antistatic sprays  
or fluids, benzene, thinner or other chemicals. Such  
chemicals can do irreparable damage to the disc’s plastic  
surface and make playback impossible.  
1 Insert the disc partway into the slot by holding  
the disc by the edge with the label side forward as  
illustrated.  
Do not affix any labels or stickers to the label side of a  
disc. Do not insert discs that have adhesive remaining  
from tape or stickers that have been removed. Doing  
so could cause the disc to become stuck in the unit or  
otherwise make it malfunction.  
2 Push the disc further until the disc is almost com-  
pletely hidden and it will be automatically pulled into  
the slot.  
If a disc does not loaded properly  
Never use a stabilizer. Using a commercially-available  
CD stabilizer with this unit could prevent playback or  
cause malfunction.  
If a disc does not load properly, pull out the disc and press  
the EJECT (ø) key, and then try to load it again. (Do not  
force the disc in, because this could damage the unit and the  
disc.)  
Do not use cracked discs.  
Do not use CDs with irregular shapes, including  
octagonal, heart-shaped and business card-sized CDs,  
because they could cause the unit to malfunction.  
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2 – Part Names and Functions  
Top panel  
BB-1000CD  
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BB-800  
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3 VOLUME knob  
1 FRONT MIC/EXT MIC knob and overload indicator  
Use this knob to adjust the input level of the front  
built-in microphones (FRONT MIC) or external micro-  
phones (EXT MIC). The indicator on the upper left lights  
when the input level is too high.  
Use this knob to adjust the speaker volume and the  
output level of headphones and line out signals.  
4 Display  
This shows variety information.  
2 REAR MIC/LINE knob knob and overload indicator  
Use this knob to adjust the input level of the rear built-in  
microphones (REAR MIC) or the signal from the LINE  
IN jacks.  
5 ENTER key  
Use this key to confirm selections when using a settings  
screen.  
6 DATA wheel  
The indicator on the upper left lights when the input  
level is too high.  
When a setting screen is open, use the wheel to select  
items and change setting values.  
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2 – Part Names and Functions  
o HOME key  
When the Home screen is open, use the wheel to adjust  
the playback position in a song.  
When one of the setting screens is open, press this key  
to return to the Home screen.  
7 METRONOME key  
p MENU key  
This opens the METRONOME screen.  
When the METRONOME screen is open, press this  
key to return to the Home screen. (See “Using the  
metronome” on page 36.)  
When the Home screen is open, press this key to open  
the menu list (MENU screen).  
When a setting screen is open, press this key to return to  
the MENU screen.  
8 SPEED knob  
a F2 Key  
Use this to adjust the playback speed. (See “Practicing  
with a CD or SD card” on page 37.)  
The function of this key depends on the current  
operation. The current function is shown on the bottom  
right of the display and could be confirmation of a  
selection or moving to the next step.  
9 KEY knob  
Use this to adjust the pitch of playback in semitones.  
(See “Practicing with a CD or SD card” on page 36.)  
s CURSOR [§//˙/¥] keys  
0 FINE PITCH knob  
Use these keys to move the cursor (highlighted area) on  
setting screens.  
Use this to adjust the pitch of playback in cents. (See  
“Practicing with a CD or SD card” on page 36.)  
d STOP key  
q ø EJECT key (BB-1000CD only)  
Press this key to stop playback and return to the  
beginning of the stopped track.  
Press this to eject a CD.  
w CD key and indicator (BB-1000CD only)  
When the Home screen is open, press this key to change  
the recording/playback media to CD.  
f Â/Ô key  
Press this key within 1 second from the beginning of a  
track to skip to the beginning of the previous track.  
Press it more than 1 second after the beginning of a  
track to skip to the beginning of the current track.  
Press and hold this key to search backward.  
Press this key during loop playback to move the  
end point of the loop to the current start point, while  
maintaining the length of the loop.  
The indicator lights when CD is selected.  
e SD key and indicator (BB-1000CD only)  
When the Home screen is open, press this key to change  
the recording/playback media to SD card.  
The indicator lights when SD card is selected.  
r INPUT key  
Press this to open the INPUT screen.  
When the INPUT screen is open, press this key to return  
to the Home screen.  
g ¯/key  
Press this key to skip to the next track.  
Press and hold this key to search forward.  
Press this key during loop playback to move the start  
point of the loop forward to the current end point, while  
maintaining the length of the loop.  
t BALANCE key  
Press this to open the BALANCE screen where you can  
adjust the input balance.  
When the BALANCE screen is open, press this key to  
return to the Home screen.  
h PLAY/READY [Á/π] key  
When the Home screen is open and playback is stopped,  
press this key to start playback.  
y OVERDUB key [ ]  
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During playback, press this key to pause it at the current  
point in the track.  
Press this key when playing a track on a CD or an SD  
card to record the playback track mixed with input  
signals.  
j FLASH BACK key  
Press this key to put the unit into overdub recording  
standby. The OVERDUB key lights and the REC/READY  
key flashes.  
Press this key to skip a few seconds back in a track  
during playback. You can adjust the flash back time on  
the SETUP screen. (See “Going back a few seconds  
(FLASH BACK)” on page 46.)  
u REC/READY [ ] key  
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Press this when the unit is stopped to put the unit into  
recording standby. The key flashes when in standby.  
Press this when in recording standby to start recording.  
This key lights during recording.  
k TUNER key  
Press this to open the TUNER screen, which can be used  
to help tune instruments. (See “Tuning instruments” on  
page 35.)  
Press this during recording to put the unit into recording  
standby again.  
When the TUNER screen is open, press this key to  
return to the Home screen.  
i F1 key  
l LOOP key  
The function of this key depends on the current  
operation. The current function is shown on the bottom  
left of the display and could be confirmation of a  
selection or returning to the previous step.  
Use this to turn the loop playback and repeat playback  
functions on and off.  
When start and end points are set, this turns loop  
playback on and off. (See “Repeating playback of a set  
interval (loop playback)” on page 34.)  
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2 – Part Names and Functions  
z OUT key  
When start and end points are not set, this turns repeat  
playback on and off. (See “Repeating playback of a  
track” on page 34.)  
Use this key to set the end point for loop playback of a  
desired interval.  
Press the IN/OUT/MARK key while pressing and  
holding this key to clear the corresponding start/end/  
marker point.  
Press this key while pressing and holding the LOOP key  
to clear the end point. (See “Repeating playback of a set  
interval (loop playback)” on page 34.)  
; IN key  
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MARK key  
Use this key to set the start point for loop playback of a  
desired interval.  
Press this key while pressing and holding the LOOP key  
to clear the start point. (See “Repeating playback of a  
set interval (loop playback)” on page 34.)  
Press this to set a marker point at the desired position  
in a track. Press this key while pressing and holding the  
LOOP key to clear the marker point currently shown  
on the Home screen. (See “Setting marker points where  
desired in tracks” on page 34.)  
Front Panel  
c FRONT MIC L/R  
When using the chromatic tuner function, the LEDs  
indicate the difference between the detected and desired  
pitches.  
This is a built-in stereo pair of microphones.  
The left microphone is also used when tuning.  
v Power indicator  
n Remote sensor  
This indicator lights when the power is ON.  
This receives signals from the included remote control  
unit (RC-BB1000). Point the tip of the remote control at  
the sensor when operating the unit with it.  
b Volume/playback/recording indicator  
When adjusting the volume, the number of green LEDs  
lit shows the volume.  
The center LED lights green during playback.  
The center LED lights red during recording.  
When using the metronome function, the green light  
moves left to right along with the tempo.  
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2 – Part Names and Functions  
Rear Panel  
Inside of the battery  
compartment  
m REAR MIC L/R  
, Battery compartment  
This is a built-in stereo pair of microphones.  
The compartment holds 8 AA batteries.  
Left side panel  
@ PHONES jack  
Use this to connect headphones.  
# DC IN 12V jack  
Connect the included AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-1225L)  
here.  
$ Power cord holder  
This holds the power cord to prevent unexpected discon-  
nection of the cord.  
% AUTO/LIMITER  
Use this to activate and deactivate the automatic gain  
control and limiter functions.  
^ LINE IN jacks  
Connect the line out jacks of an electronic instrument,  
CD player or other external audio device.  
& PHANTOM switch  
Turn this on to supply phantom power (+48 V) to  
condenser mics connected to the EXT MIC jacks.  
CAUTION  
Do not connect or disconnect microphones when the  
PHANTOM switch is ON.  
* EXT MIC A (L)/EXT MIC B (R) jacks  
Connect microphones to these XLR jacks. (1: GND 2:  
HOT 3: COLD)  
. POWER switch  
Use this switch to turn the power on and off.  
/ LINE OUT jacks  
Use these to connect electronic instruments with built-in  
speakers, powered speakers and other audio equipment.  
! SPEAKER switch  
Use this switch to turn the built-in speakers ON and  
OFF.  
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2 – Part Names and Functions  
( SD card slot  
Right side panel  
Insert SD cards into this slot.  
) Force disc ejection hole (BB-1000CD only)  
Use this to eject a disc if the CD drive malfunctions and  
does not eject the disc  
BB-1000CD  
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(See “Forcing disc ejection” on page 19.)  
Q CD slot (BB-1000CD only)  
Insert CDs into this slot  
Remote control unit (RC-BB1000)  
Ô
Â
STOP  
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¯
1
4
5
PLAY/READY  
¥/π  
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RECORD  
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2
3
VOLUME  
6
RC-BB1000  
BB-800  
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1 Ô/Â key  
Press this key within 1 second from the beginning of a  
track to skip to the beginning of the previous track.  
Press it more than 1 second after the beginning of a  
track to skip to the beginning of the current track.  
Press and hold this key to search backward.  
Press this key during loop playback to move the  
end point of the loop to the current start point, while  
maintaining the length of the loop.  
2 STOP [ª] key  
Press this key to stop playback and return to the  
beginning of a stopped track.  
3 RECORD [º] key  
Press this when the unit is stopped to put the unit into  
recording standby.  
Press this when in recording standby to start recording.  
4 /¯ key  
Press this key to skip to the next track.  
Press and hold this key to search forward.  
Press this key during loop playback to move the start  
point of the loop forward to the current end point, while  
maintaining the length of the loop.  
5 PLAY/READY [Á/π] key  
When the Home screen is open and playback is stopped,  
press this key to start playback.  
During playback, press this key to pause it at that point.  
6 VOLUME [+/–] keys  
Use these to adjust the volume.  
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2 – Part Names and Functions  
q Playback position display bar  
Home screen  
This bar shows the current playback position, darkening  
from the left as playback proceeds.  
w F1 key function  
This shows the function currently assigned to the F1  
key. On the Home screen, pressing it skips playback to  
the nearest previous marker position.  
e Status of loop IN and OUT points  
These show the status of the IN and OUT point settings  
for loop playback.  
If an IN point is set, the icon appears at its location  
under the playback position display bar.  
If an OUT point is set, the icon appears at its location  
under the playback position display bar.  
1 Current operation status icon  
¥
Track playing  
π
File stopped in progress (paused)  
File stopped at its beginning  
Searching forward  
r F2 key function  
·
This shows the function currently assigned to the F2  
key. On the Home screen, pressing it skips playback to  
the next marker position.  
˚
µ
Searching backward  
Skipping to the beginning of the next track  
Skipping to the beginning of the current or  
previous track  
:
File dividing mode  
2 Loop/repeat status icon  
The following icons appear depending on the current  
loop/repeat setting.  
Repeat playback  
Loop playback  
3 Level meter  
During playback, the signal levels of the playing track  
are indicated.  
The right end of a meter stays lit for a while if the signal  
level on that channel becomes too high.  
4 File number  
The number of the file currently playing is shown.  
5 Marker name  
The name of the marker nearest to and before the current  
playback position is shown.  
6 Speaker output status  
The speaker output status is shown.  
:
:
:
Built-in speakers ON  
Built-in speakers OFF  
Headphones connected  
7 Power status  
When batteries are being used, the battery icon shows  
the amount of power remaining with bars (  
,
,
).  
If the icon has no bars ( ), the batteries are almost dead  
and the power will soon turn OFF. When using the AC  
adaptor,  
is shown.  
8 Elapsed time  
Shows the elapsed time (hours: minutes: seconds) of the  
currently playing track.  
9 Remaining time  
Shows the remaining playback time of the current track  
(hours: minutes: seconds).  
0 Marker positions  
The positions of markers are indicated with  
above the playback position display bar.  
icons  
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3 – Preparation  
Installing batteries  
Remove the battery compartment cover and install 8  
commercially-available AA batteries following the polarity  
indications on the case.  
Powering the unit  
You can power the unit with the included AC adaptor or  
commercially-available AA batteries.  
CAUTION  
You cannot record on a CD when operating on battery  
power. Use the AC adaptor.  
Connecting the AC adaptor  
Connect the AC adaptor to the unit, the power cord to the  
AC adaptor, and the power cord to an AC outlet.  
TASCAM PS-1225L  
DC plug  
NOTE  
Batteries are not supplied with this product. . We recom-  
mended using Ni-MH or alkaline batteries.  
Power cord  
holder  
AC outlet  
Preparing the remote control  
Installing the battery  
1 Pull the battery holder out of the remote control.  
The left side panel of the unit has a power cord holder  
indentation for fastening the cable of the AC adaptor. Insert  
the cord into the holder to prevent accidental disconnection  
of the cord.  
2 Put a lithium coin battery (CR2025) into the holder  
with the + side up.  
CAUTION  
Do not force the power cord into the holder. Doing  
so could damage the cord.  
3 Put the battery holder into the remote control.  
Uninstall the batteries when using the included AC  
adaptor to prevent battery consumption.  
Battery replacement  
Replace the battery when the operation range decreases  
or the unit does not respond to keys pushed on the remote  
control unit.  
Use a lithium coin battery (CR2025) for replacement.  
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3 – Preparation  
based on this setting.  
Precautions about using the remote control  
Remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the remote  
control for a long time (longer than a month).  
1 Press the HOME key to open the Home screen.  
Using this remote control while other equipment that  
can be controlled with infrared rays is operating nearby  
might cause that equipment to function improperly.  
2 Press the MENU key to open the MENU screen.  
Aim the remote control unit at the remote sensor.  
Obstacles could interfere with operation by the remote  
control.  
Remote sensor  
3 Use the DATA wheel or CURSOR [§/] keys to select  
SETUP, and press the ENTER key.  
Ô
Â
STOP  
˚
¯
The SETUP screen appears.  
PLAY/READY  
¥/π  
4 Use the CURSOR [§/] keys to select the DATE/TIME  
ª
RECORD  
º
item, and press the ENTER key.  
Operating distance  
Head-on to the sensor: 7 m  
15° left/right from the sensor: 4 m  
Turning the power on and off  
Turning the power ON  
Slide the POWER switch on the left side of the unit to ON.  
The Home screen opens after the startup screen disappears.  
The DATE/TIME screen appears.  
5 Use the DATA wheel to adjust the value. Use the  
CURSOR [§//˙/¥] keys to move the cursor.  
Turning the power OFF  
Slide the POWER switch to OFF.  
CAUTION  
Do not turn the power OFF when a media indicator (CD  
or SD) is flashing because the unit is writing data.  
6 After making the setting, press the F1 key to to return  
to the SETUP screen and start the clock.  
Setting the date and time  
Set the current date and time of the built-in clock. The time  
information of files recorded by this unit to an SD card is  
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3 – Preparation  
Connecting microphones  
Powered speakers  
or audio system  
To record with external mics or use the unit as an amplifier,  
connect microphones to the EXT MIC A (L) and EXT MIC  
B (R) jacks (XLR jacks) on the left side panel. Use micro-  
phones with XLR connectors.  
Microphones  
Headphones  
Connecting external audio devices to the unit’s  
input  
Connect the outputs of external audio equipment to the  
LINE IN jacks (RCA) on the left side panel using RCA  
cables.  
CAUTION  
Do not connect or disconnect microphones when the  
PHANTOM switch is ON.  
Some microphones might be damaged if phantom  
power is turned ON when they are connected. Refer  
to the microphone manuals and other documentation  
for details.  
Turn the PHANTOM switch ON after connecting  
condenser microphones and other microphones that  
require power from the unit.  
Turn the switch OFF when using dynamic microphones  
and other types that do not require power.  
Audio device or  
external sound  
source  
Connecting external audio devices  
Connecting headphones, amplifiers and  
powered speakers  
You can connect headphones to the PHONES jack (stereo  
mini jack) and powered speakers, audio systems and other  
monitoring systems to the LINE OUT jacks (RCA) using  
commercially-available RCA cables.  
Using SD cards  
SD card write protection  
SD cards have write protection switches that prevent new  
data from being written. If you try to record to a protected  
card, a “Protected Card” error message appears.  
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3 – Preparation  
• When formatting, use the AC adaptor or batteries that  
have sufficient remaining charge. If the power turns OFF  
during formatting, formatting could fail.  
1
2
Insert the SD card.  
Press the HOME key to open the Home screen.  
NOTE  
3
Press the SD key (BB-1000CD only). The indicator  
above and to the left of the SD key lights.  
In addition to during recording, this unit also writes  
information to the SD card when editing and setting  
marks, for example. When the write protection is  
engaged, this information cannot be written. Disengage  
the write-protect switch to enable these functions.  
Inserting and removing SD cards  
4
5
Press the MENU key to open the MENU screen.  
Inserting SD cards  
ª
Push an SD card in until it clicks fully into place.  
Use the DATA wheel or CURSOR [§/] keys to select  
MEDIA, and press the ENTER key.  
Removing SD cards  
ª
The MEDIA SD screen opens.  
Press the inserted card in slightly to make it eject.  
6
Use the DATA wheel or CURSOR [§/] keys to select  
FORMAT, and press the ENTER key.  
NOTE  
Do not remove the SD card during recording or  
playback, or while the SD indicator is flashing (writing  
data).  
Formatting an SD card  
To use a new SD card or a card that has been formatted for  
another device or by a computer, we recommend that you  
format the card with this unit. Using an SD card formatted  
on another device or a computer could cause recording  
errors.  
7
The following confirmation screen appears. Press  
the F1 key to start formatting. When formatting  
completes, the MEDIA SD screen reopens.  
CAUTION  
• Beware that formatting erases all the data on an SD  
card, including data written by other equipment.  
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3 – Preparation  
Ejecting a disc  
Press the EJECT [ø] key. After the disc is ejected halfway,  
pull it out by holding its edge.  
NOTE  
You cannot eject a disc when the unit is turned OFF.  
A disc can only be ejected when the Home screen is  
open.  
A disc cannot be ejected when an SD card file is being  
played.  
USING CDS (BB-1000CD only)  
A finalization confirmation message appears before  
ejecting a disc that has not yet been finalized. (See  
“Finalizing a CD-R/RW so that it can be played in  
other CD players (BB-1000CD only)” on page 29.)  
Inserting a disc  
1
Insert the disc halfway with the label facing forward  
as shown in the following illustration.  
Forcing disc ejection  
If pressing the EJECT [ø] key does not eject the disc  
because the CD drive is malfunctioning, for example, you  
can force a disc to eject by using the force disc ejection  
hole.  
To force a disc to eject, turn the unit’s power OFF and  
follow the procedures below  
1
Prepare a long pin such as a stretched paper clip.  
2
Insert the pin into the force disc ejection hole and  
push it in several times.  
3
Pull the disc out by hand after it is ejected halfway.  
CAUTION  
Never try to force a disc to eject using the force disc  
ejection hole when the unit’s power is ON.  
2
Push the disc in further until it is pulled in automat-  
ically when almost hidden.  
CAUTION  
You cannot insert a disc when the unit is turned OFF.  
If a disc sticks, for example becoming difficult to push,  
pull out the disc and press the EJECT [ø] key, and then  
try to load it again. Do not force the disc in. Doing so  
could damage the unit or the disc.  
If a disc other than an audio CD is inserted, or a disc  
is inserted backwards, it will be automatically ejected  
when CD is selected.  
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4 – Recording  
4
Raise the levels of both the FRONT MIC/EXT MIC  
and REAR MIC/LINE knobs to record sound in 360°  
around the unit.  
Selecting whether to record to an SD  
card or a CD (BB-1000CD only)  
1
Press the STOP key to stop the recorder.  
2
3
Press the HOME key to open the Home screen.  
NOTE  
When using the built-in microphones no sound is output  
from the unit’s speakers.  
To record to an SD card, press the SD key. The indi-  
cator above and to the left of the SD key lights.  
Recording with external microphones  
To record to a CD, press the CD key. The indicator  
above and to the left of the CD key lights.  
1
Press the INPUT key to open the INPUT screen.  
CAUTION  
2
Use the CURSOR [§/] keys to select the SOURCE  
item.  
When operating on battery power, the unit cannot  
record to a CD. To record to a CD, use the AC adaptor.  
Selecting the input  
Recording with built-in microphones  
1
Press the INPUT key to open the INPUT screen.  
3
Use the DATA wheel to select EXT/REAR or EXT/  
LINE.  
When EXT/REAR is selected, external microphones and  
the unit’s rear microphones can be input and recorded  
simultaneously.  
When EXT/LINE is selected, external microphones and  
external devices connected to the LINE IN jacks can be  
used simultaneously.  
2
Use the CURSOR [§/] keys to select the SOURCE  
item.  
4
Use the FRONT MIC/EXT MIC knob to adjust the  
external microphone input levels.  
3
Use the DATA wheel to select FRNT/REAR.  
To record signals input through the rear micro-  
phones or the line inputs at the same time, use the  
REAR MIC/LINE knob to adjust the rear microphone  
or line input levels. Turn the REAR MIC/LINE knob  
all the way to the left (MIN) to record sound only  
from the external microphones.  
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4 – Recording  
5
Use the CURSOR [§/] keys to select the EXT > SP  
item.  
4
Use the REAR MIC/LINE knob to adjust the line input  
recording level.  
To record signals input through the front micro-  
phones or external microphones at the same time,  
use the FRONT MIC/EXT MIC knob to adjust the  
front microphone or external microphone record-  
ing level. Turn the FRONT MIC/EXT MIC knob all the  
way to the left (MIN) to record sounds only from the  
line inputs.  
6
Set it to ON to output the external microphone  
sounds from the speakers. Set it to OFF to disable  
the speakers.  
TIP  
When the speakers are set to output sounds input from  
the external microphones, feedback could occur. When  
recording with external microphones, we recommend  
that you disable the speakers and use headphones to  
monitor the input from external microphones.  
Setting the recording file format  
Recording to an SD card  
Recording with line inputs  
The four recording file formats that can be selected are MP3  
(low), MP3 (normal), MP3 (high) and WAV, with the sound  
quality increasing in that order. As sound quality increases,  
however, so does file size, reducing the amount of time that  
can be recorded. (See the following section for details.)  
1
Press the INPUT key to open the INPUT screen.  
1
2
3
Press the STOP key to stop the unit.  
2
Use the CURSOR [§/] keys to select the SOURCE  
item.  
Press the HOME key to open the Home screen.  
Press the MENU key to open the MENU screen.  
3
Use the DATA wheel to select FRNT/LINE or EXT/  
LINE.  
When set to FRNT/LINE, the line inputs and the  
unit’s front microphones can be used simultane-  
ously.  
4
Use the DATA wheel or CURSOR [§/] keys to select  
REC SETTING, and press the ENTER key.  
When set to EXT/LINE, signals from the line inputs  
and external microphones can be used simultane-  
ously.  
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4 – Recording  
5
Use the CURSOR [§/] keys to select the FILE  
TYPE item.  
6
Use the DATA wheel to set the file type.  
7
Press the HOME key to return to the Home screen.  
About recording time  
The following tables show the recording times for each recording format and medium capacity.  
CD-R/CD-RW (BB-1000CD only)  
Recording format  
CD/capacity  
650MB  
700MB  
CD-DA 16 Bit, 44.1 kHz  
SD/SDHC card  
1 hour 14 minutes  
1hour 20 minutes  
Recording format  
SD/SDHC card capacity  
4GB  
FILE TYPE  
(
1GB  
2GB  
8GB  
16GB  
1 hour 39 minutes  
3 hours 18 minutes  
6 hours 36 minutes  
13 hours 12 minutes  
26 hours 24 minutes  
WAV 16 Bit 44.1 kHz  
,
MP3  
Low  
35 hours 50 minutes 71 hours 40 minutes 143 hours 20 minutes 286 hours 40 minutes  
17 hours 55 minutes 35 hours 50 minutes 71 hours 40 minutes 143 hours 20 minutes  
11 hours57 minutes 23 hours 54 minutes 47 hours 48 minutes 95 hours 36 minutes  
573 hours 20 minutes  
286 hours 40 minutes  
191 hours 12 minutes  
(44.1 kHz, 64 kbps)  
Normal  
(44.1 kHz, 128 kbps)  
High  
(44.1 kHz, 192 kbps)  
The recording times in the table above are approximate. Actual recording times could vary depending on the SD/SDHC  
card used.  
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4 – Recording  
The recording times in the table above show total  
recordable times on SD/SDHC cards, not maximum  
continuous recording times.  
You cannot continuously record for more than 23  
hours and 59 minutes. The maximum size of a single  
recording file is also 2 GB.  
Record a WAV file if you want to divide a file after  
recording it to an SD card. The DIVIDE function on  
the EDIT screen cannot be used on MP3 files.  
When recording to a CD, the sampling frequency  
is 44.1 kHz and the quantization bit rate is 16-bit  
(BB-1000CD only).  
The BROWSE screen opens.  
7
Use the DATA wheel or CURSOR [§/] keys to move  
the cursor to where you want to create a new folder.  
Creating new SD card folders  
1
Press the STOP key to stop the unit.  
2
3
Press the HOME key to open the Home screen.  
To create a folder on the first level of the SD card,  
select ROOT. To create a folder on the second level,  
select the folder that you want the new folder to be  
in.  
Press the SD key (BB-1000 CD only). The indicator  
above and to the left of the SD key lights.  
To select a folder on the level above, press the  
CURSOR [˙] key. To open the selected folder press  
the CURSOR [¥] key.  
NOTE  
This unit can only make folders on two levels. It can also  
only play back files in the first two folder levels.  
4
Press the MENU key to open the MENU screen.  
8
Press the ENTER key to open a pop-up window.  
5
Use the DATA wheel or CURSOR [§/] keys to select  
MEDIA, and press the ENTER key.  
9
Use the DATA wheel or CURSOR [§/] keys to select  
CREATE, and press the ENTER key.  
The MEDIA SD screen opens.  
6
Use the DATA wheel or CURSOR [§/] keys to select  
BROWSE, and press the ENTER key.  
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4 – Recording  
10 The following screen opens. Press the F1 key to cre-  
ate a new folder. Press the F2 key to cancel the oper-  
ation.  
3
Use the FRONT MIC/EXT MIC knob and the REAR  
MIC/LINE knob to adjust the recording levels. Adjust  
the levels so that the meters on the display do not  
peak at their right ends.  
11 Use the DATA wheel or CURSOR [§/] keys to select  
the newly created folder, and press the ENTER key to  
open a pop-up window.  
4
5
After setting the levels, press the REC/READY [º]  
key to start recording. During recording the REC/  
READY [º] key lights.  
12 Use the DATA wheel or CURSOR [§/] keys to  
Press the REC/READY [º] key during recording to  
put the unit into recording standby again. The REC/  
READY [º] key flashes when the unit is in standby.  
choose SELECT, and press the ENTER key.  
During recording or when in recording standby,  
press the STOP key to stop recording. The REC/  
READY [º] key becomes unlit.  
NOTE  
NOTE  
A maximum of 99 tracks can be recorded on a CD.  
When folders are created by this unit, folder names  
are automatically assigned with incremental suffixes  
in a range from “BB_001” to “BB_999”.  
A maximum of 99 files can be recorded in each SD  
card folder.  
The unit can recognize a maximum of 999 total files  
and folders.  
A maximum combined total of 999 files and folders  
can be created on one SD card.  
Each folder can have a maximum of 99 files.  
If a folder is selected and SELECT is chosen on the  
BROWSE screen pop-up window, press the enter key  
to set that folder for recording and as the playback  
area and return to the Home screen. Choose CANCEL  
to cancel the operation related to the selected folder.  
Recording Screen  
Making a recording  
1
Press the HOME key to open the Home screen.  
Recorder operation  
11  
This icon shows the current recorder operation.  
Recording  
ºπ Recording standby  
Stopped  
2
Press the REC/READY [º] key to put the unit into  
recording standby. The REC/READY [º] key flashes.  
º
ª
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4 – Recording  
Recording level meters  
21  
2
Use the CURSOR [§/] keys to select the MIC L/R  
The input signal levels of the selected inputs appear as  
separate left (L) and right (R) channels. The right end  
of a meter stays lit for a while if the signal level is too  
high.  
item.  
File number  
31  
The number of the file currently being recorded is  
shown.  
Elapsed recording time  
The elapsed time of the track being recorded opens in  
hours: minutes: seconds.  
41  
3
Use the DATA wheel to adjust the microphone bal-  
ance.  
The range is L50 – C (center) – R50.  
Remaining recording time  
51  
The remaining time available for recording on the  
medium is shown in hours: minutes: seconds.  
Current function of the F1 key  
61  
The current function of the F1 key is shown. On the  
Recording screen, pressing this key divides the file  
during recording.  
NOTE  
This setting affects both the built-in microphones and  
the external microphones.  
Creating new tracks while continuing to  
record  
Press the F1 key to restore the balance to the center.  
Press the F1 key during recording to create a new track at  
that instant and continue recording without pause.  
Recording in monaural  
You can mix the left and right input signals and record in  
monaural (mono).  
Turn this function ON when, for example, you are only  
using one external microphone.  
CAUTION  
You cannot divide a track during recording in the  
following circumstances.  
1
Press the INPUT key to open the INPUT screen.  
If the remaining recordable time is four seconds or  
less  
If only four seconds or less have passed since starting  
recording  
If only four seconds or less have passed since dividing  
the track previously  
If 99 tracks have already been recorded to the CD  
2
Use the CURSOR [§/] keys to select the MONO  
MIX item.  
If 99 tracks have already been recorded in the  
selected folder on the SD card  
When recording to an SD card, if the total number of  
files and folders on the SD card is already 999  
Various recording settings  
Adjusting the balance of microphones  
3
Use the DATA wheel to set it to ON.  
1
Press the BALANCE key to open the BALANCE  
screen.  
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4 – Recording  
4
Press the HOME key to return to the Home screen.  
5
Press the HOME key to return to the Home screen.  
NOTE  
When recording in monaural, the same signal is recorded  
to both left and right channels as a stereo file.  
Using the automatic recording function  
From recording standby, the unit can start and stop  
recording automatically in response to input signal levels.  
Using the limiter function  
1
2
3
Press the STOP key to stop the unit.  
During a live performance, for example, loud noises could  
be input unexpectedly. By using the limiter function, audio  
clipping can be avoided and recordings made without  
distortion.  
Press the HOME key to open the Home screen.  
Press the MENU key to open the MENU screen.  
1
Set the AUTO/LIMITER switch on the left side panel  
to ON.  
2
Press the INPUT key to open the INPUT screen.  
4
Use the DATA wheel or CURSOR [§/] keys to select  
REC SETTING, and press the ENTER key.  
3
Use the CURSOR [§/] keys to select the LIMITER  
item.  
4
Use the DATA wheel to choose one of the following  
options.  
The REC SETTING screen opens.  
LIMITER  
The input gain changes automatically according to the  
input signal level to prevent distortion caused by exces-  
sively loud sounds.  
5
Make settings for the following four items. Use the  
CURSOR [§/] keys to select the items, and use the  
DATA wheel to make settings.  
AGC HIGH/AGC LOW  
The input gain changes automatically according to the  
input signal level to make both loud and quiet sounds  
the same level. This is useful when recording people  
speaking, such as during meetings.  
Select AGC HIGH when the input level is low and AGC  
LOW when it is high.  
AUTO LEVEL  
Set the signal level at which recording starts and stops  
automatically. Choose -48 dB, -24 dB, -12 dB or -6 dB.  
Lower numbers make recording start at smaller input  
volumes. In other words, -48 dB is the most sensitive  
setting, which will start recording at the lowest input  
volume.  
CAUTION  
When using AGC, the FRONT MIC/EXT MIC and REAR  
MIC/LINE knobs cannot be used to adjust input levels.  
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4 – Recording  
START  
1
2
3
Press the STOP key to stop the unit.  
If set to ON, recording automatically starts if the unit is  
in recording standby and detects an input signal with a  
level higher than that set in the AUTO LEVEL item.  
STOP  
Press the HOME key to open the Home screen.  
Set the time from detecting that the input signal level is  
lower than the AUTO LEVEL setting until the unit stops  
recording and resumes standby. Choose OFF (default  
setting), 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 seconds.  
Press the MENU key to open the MENU screen.  
DIV  
When set to ON, the recording file is divided when  
the input signal level becomes higher than the AUTO  
LEVEL setting again after 2 or more seconds below that  
setting level.  
6
Press the HOME key to return to the Home screen.  
4
Use the DATA wheel or CURSOR [§/] keys to select  
REC SETTING, and press the ENTER key.  
When the automatic recording function is ON, the  
level set in the AUTO LEVEL item is shown, as in the  
following illustrations, on the display meters when in  
recording standby (left) or recording (right).  
5
Use the CURSOR [§/] keys to select FILE TYPE.  
TIP  
You can automatically skip unnecessary silent moments  
during recording by using START and STOP. If you want  
to divide recording files at each silence but do not want  
to skip silence, activate DIVIDE only. Using the combi-  
nation of START, STOP and DIVIDE, you can set the  
unit to record while only skipping silences longer than  
5 seconds (time set in STOP) or dividing files at each  
silence, for example.  
6
Use the DATA wheel to select WAV.  
Adding performances to an existing  
recording (OVERDUB)  
While playing back a track from a CD (BB-1000CD only)  
or an SD card, you can mix new sounds in and record them  
together (overdubbing) on an SD card. For example, you  
can record new layers of sound or record playing or singing  
along with a karaoke track.  
In the following procedures, the playback and perfor-  
mance sounds are recorded together by the built-in  
microphones.  
7
8
Press the HOME key to open the Home screen.  
Press the CD or SD key to select the playback medi-  
um (BB-1000CD only).  
NOTE  
An SD card must be inserted in the unit to use the  
overdubbing function.  
When the overdubbing function is used to record,  
WAV files a created.  
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9
Use the  and ¯ keys to select the track for play-  
back.  
15 Use the DATA wheel to adjust the unit’s playback vol-  
ume. Set the playback volume between 10 and 100,  
with 100 being the maximum.  
10 Press the PLAY/READY [Á/π] key to start playback.  
Perform along with the playback to check and adjust  
the volume balance between the playback and live  
signals as necessary.  
NOTE  
Press the F2 key to set the MIX BALANCE to 100. Doing  
this, however, could cause the volume to increase  
suddenly, so stop playback or turn the output volume  
down beforehand.  
16 Press the REC/READY [º] key to simultaneously  
start recording and playback. The REC/READY [º]  
key lights during recording.  
11 Set the SPEAKER switch to ON. If any headphones  
are connected to the PHONES jack disconnect them.  
12 Press the OVERDUB [º] key to start recording  
standby. You can also start overdubbing while a  
track is playing.  
17 During recording, press the REC/READY [º] key  
to put the unit into recording standby. The REC/  
READY [º] key flashes when in recording standby.  
When recording or in recording standby, press the  
STOP key to stop recording. The REC/READY [º]  
key becomes unlit.  
NOTE  
When overdubbing, the playback file number is  
shown instead of the recording file number and the  
recording file number is shown instead of the marker  
name on the Recording screen.  
NOTE  
When using external microphones, we recommend that  
you position them at equal distances from the unit and  
the sources of the sounds being input.  
Press the PLAY/READY [Á/π] key during recording  
standby to start playback without starting recording.  
You can also search backward and forward by  
pressing and holding the Â/¯ keys.  
CAUTION  
13 If necessary, adjust the balance by adjusting the vol-  
ume of the playback signal. Press the BALANCE key  
to open the BALANCE screen.  
When using external microphones, do not point the  
external microphones toward the speakers. Doing so  
could cause feedback.  
Turning up the FRONT MIC/EXT MIC and VOLUME  
knobs increases the probability of feedback.  
14 Use the CURSOR CURSOR [§/] keys to select the  
MIX BALANCE item.  
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4 – Recording  
Overdubbing with higher sound quality  
(DIRECT MIX)  
In the DIRECT MIX mode, the playback sound and mic  
input sounds are mixed in the unit when recording, allowing  
overdubbing at higher quality.  
Headphones should be used for monitoring to prevent the  
microphones from picking up the playback sound.  
The DIRECT MIX mode is automatically activated when  
headphones are connected. You can also follow the steps  
below to activate the DIRECT MIX mode manually to  
overdub sounds in higher quality without using headphones  
for monitoring. Do this when you overdub the sound of an  
electric instrument through the LINE IN jacks, for example.  
4
Press the MENU key to open the MENU screen.  
5
Use the DATA wheel or CURSOR [§/] keys to select  
MEDIA, and press the ENTER key.  
1
Press the OVERDUB [º] key to start recording  
standby.  
2
Press the F1 key to activate DIRECT MIX mode.  
The MEDIA CD screen opens.  
6
Use the CURSOR [§/] keys to select FINALIZE,  
and press the ENTER key.  
After this, follow the same procedures as for ordinary  
overdubbing (OVERDUB).  
Finalizing a CD-R/RW so that it can be  
played in other CD players (BB-1000CD  
only)  
To play a CD-R/RW disc that was recorded with this unit on  
other devices, you must finalize the CD-R/RW disc. Once a  
disc has been finalized, new recordings cannot be added to  
it unless it is later unfinalized (see below).  
The following explanation assumes that CD is selected as  
the playback and recording medium and that an unfinalized  
CD-R/RW is in the unit.  
7
The following confirmation screen opens. Press the  
F1 key to start finalizing the disc. When finalization  
completes, the MEDIA CD screen reopens.  
1
2
Confirm that the unit is stopped.  
Press the HOME key to open the Home screen.  
3
Press the CD key. The indicator above and to the left  
of the CD key lights.  
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NOTE  
If you try to eject a CD-R/RW disc that has not yet been  
finalized, a finalization confirmation message opens.  
Press the F1 key to finalize it, or press the F2 key to eject  
it without finalizing.  
7
The following confirmation screen opens. Press the  
F1 key to start unfinalization. When unfinalization  
completes, the MEDIA CD screen reopens.  
Preparing a CD-RW so that additional  
recordings can be made (BB-1000CD  
only)  
You can unfinalize a CD-RW that has been finalized to  
record additional files.  
1
2
Load the CD-RW that you want to unfinalize and  
confirm that the unit is stopped.  
Deleting tracks from a CD-RW  
(BB-1000CD only)  
You can erase all the tracks or the last track recorded on a  
CD-RW. If the disk has been finalized, you must unfinalize  
it first. (See “Preparing a CD-RW so that additional  
recordings can be made” above).  
Press the HOME key to open the Home screen.  
3
Press the CD key. The indicator above and to the left  
of the CD key lights.  
1
2
Load the CD-RW that you want to delete files from  
and confirm that the unit is stopped.  
Press the HOME key to open the Home screen.  
3
Press the CD key. The indicator above and to the left  
of the CD key lights.  
4
Press the MENU key to open the MENU screen.  
4
Press the MENU key to open the MENU screen.  
5
Use the DATA wheel or CURSOR [§/] keys to select  
MEDIA, and press the ENTER key.  
6
The MEDIA CD screen opens. Use the CURSOR  
[§/] keys to select UNFINALIZE, and press the  
ENTER key.  
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4 – Recording  
5
Use the DATA wheel or CURSOR [§/] keys to select  
MEDIA, and press the ENTER key.  
6
The MEDIA CD screen opens. Use the CURSOR  
[§/] keys to select ERASE, and press the ENTER  
key.  
7
Use the DATA wheel to select LAST TRACK (last  
track added to the disc) or ALL TRACK (all tracks  
on the disc). Press the F1 key to erase the last track  
or all tracks. Press the F2 key to cancel the opera-  
tion.  
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5 – Playback  
The audio file formats that this unit can play back from SD  
cards are MP3 (32–320 kbps, 44.1 kHz) and WAV (44.1  
kHz, 16 bit).  
5
Press the MENU key to open the MENU screen.  
Discs must be in the audio CD format to be played back on  
this unit (BB-1000CD only).  
CAUTION  
If a disc other than an audio CD is inserted, or a disc  
is inserted backwards, it will be automatically ejected  
when CD is selected.  
6
Use the the DATA wheel or CURSOR [§/] keys to  
select MEDIA, and press the ENTER key.  
Selecting SD card or CD playback  
(BB-1000CD only)  
1
Confirm that the unit is stopped.  
2
Press the HOME key to open the Home screen.  
3
Press the SD key to play a file on the SD card. The  
indicator above and to the left of the SD key lights.  
The MEDIA SD screen opens.  
Press the CD key to play a file on the CD. The indi-  
cator above and to the left of the CD key lights.  
7
Use the DATA wheel or CURSOR [§/] keys to select  
BROWSE, and press the ENTER key.  
Selecting the SD card folder for  
playback  
Use the BROWSE screen to view folders and audio files on  
the SD card, and select the playback folder.  
The contents of the folder that contains the currently  
selected file are shown.  
8
Use the DATA wheel or CURSOR [§/] keys to select  
a file or folder.  
1
2
3
Confirm that the unit is stopped.  
Insert an SD card.  
Press the HOME key to open the Home screen.  
4
Press the SD key (BB-1000CD only). The indicator  
above and to the left of the SD key lights.  
When a folder is selected, press the CURSOR [¥] key to  
show the contents of the folder.  
When a file or folder is selected, press the CURSOR [˙]  
key to close the currently opened folder and show the  
higher level that contains the folder.  
NOTE  
Before changing the recording and playback  
medium, stop playback or recording. The recording  
and playback medium cannot be changed during  
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playback or recording, or when the unit is in standby  
(BB-1000CD only).  
Pausing playback  
During playback, press the PLAY/READY [Á/π] key to  
pause playback at that point in the track.  
When using an SD card, the folder that contains the  
currently playing track is the playback area. When  
you want to play tracks in another folder, select that  
folder from the BROWSE screen.  
Stopping playback  
The unit can recognize a maximum of 999 files and  
folders total. Each folder can have a maximum of 99  
files.  
During playback, press the STOP key to stop playback and  
return to the beginning of the track.  
The order that files are shown on the BROWSE screen  
is different from the playback order. Open the EDIT  
screen to check the playback order. (See “7–Editing  
functions and file operations” on page 38.)  
Selecting a track  
During playback or when the unit is stopped, use the   
and ¯ keys to select a track.  
During playback or when paused in the middle of the track,  
press the  key to return to the beginning of the current  
track.  
Press the  key within 1 second from the beginning of a  
track to skip to the beginning of the previous track.  
Press the ¯ key to skip to the beginning of the next track.  
You can change the playback order using the MOVE  
function. (See “7–Editing functions and file opera-  
tions” on page 38.)  
Icons on the BROWSE screen  
NOTE  
The ª icon appears on the display when playback is  
stopped at the beginning of a track, and the π icon  
appears when playback is paused in the middle of a  
track.  
ROOT folder  
When the root level is open on the BROWSE screen, the  
ROOT folder appears as the top level.  
Searching backward and forward  
Press and hold the  or ¯ key to search backward or  
forward through a track.  
Audio file (WAV or MP3 files)  
The names of audio files appear after these icons.  
Changing playback position with the DATA  
wheel  
Turn the DATA wheel to adjust the playback position. This  
Plus folder  
These folders contain subfolders.  
movement is reflected in the playback position display bar.  
Plain folder  
These folders do not contain subfolders.  
NOTE  
If you turn the DATA wheel during playback, playback  
restarts again at the new position when you stop  
turning the wheel.  
Open folder  
The contents of this folder are currently shown on the  
screen.  
Going back a few seconds (FLASH BACK)  
Press the FLASH BACK key during playback or when the  
unit is in standby to go back in the track by a preset number  
of seconds. The default setting is 2 seconds, but this setting  
can be changed to between 1 and 5 seconds using the  
FLASH BACK item on the SETUP screen. (See “Operation  
settings (SETUP screen settings)” on page 46.)  
Playing tracks  
Press the HOME key to open the Home screen.  
When the unit is stopped, press the PLAY/READY [Á/π]  
key to start playback.  
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5 – Playback  
If only the OUT point is set, the part from the  
beginning of the track to the OUT point is played  
back repeatedly.  
Repeating playback of a track  
You can repeat the playback of a single track (single track  
repeat).  
When neither the IN point nor the OUT point is set,  
the whole track is played back repeatedly.  
Press the LOOP key start repeat playback. The  
icon  
appears on the screen, and the currently playing track plays  
repeatedly.  
Press the LOOP key again to stop playback.  
Setting marker points where desired in  
tracks  
You can set marker points where desired in tracks and start  
playback from these points.  
1
During playback or when paused, press the MARK  
key at the position you want to mark.  
Repeating playback of a set interval  
(loop playback)  
You can repeat the playback of a selected interval within a  
track (loop playback).  
2
Press the F1 key to go to the next earlier marker in  
the track. Press it again to go back further.  
Press the F2 key to go to the next marker in the  
track.  
1
2
During playback or when paused, press the IN key  
to set the point when you want to start loop play-  
back. The current position is set as the IN point.  
Press the OUT key at the point when you want the  
loop to end. The current position is set as the OUT  
point, and loop playback begins between the IN and  
OUT points.  
You can use up to 26 markers (from A to Z) in one track.  
The positions of markers are shown by icons that  
appear above the playback position display bar on the  
Home screen. In addition, the name of the previous  
nearest marker is indicated to the right of the track  
number.  
Press the  
MARK key while pressing and holding the  
LOOP key to delete the marker that is currently indicated.  
The current positions of the IN and OUT points are  
shown by the and icons that appear below the  
playback position display bar on the Home screen.  
During loop playback, the  
indicator also appears.  
Press the ¯ key during loop playback to move the start  
point of the loop forward to the current end point, while  
maintaining the length of the loop.  
Press the  key during loop playback to move the  
end point of the loop to the current start point, while  
maintaining the length of the loop.  
Press the IN key or the OUT key while pressing and  
holding the LOOP key to clear the start point or the end  
point.  
3
To cancel loop playback, press the LOOP key. The  
IN and OUT points remain and loop playback of the  
section can be restarted by pressing the LOOP key  
again.  
NOTE  
If only the IN point is set, the part from the IN point  
to the end of the track is played back repeatedly.  
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6 – Practicing with musical instruments  
Chromatic tuner mode  
Tuning instruments  
This unit has a built-in tuner. By using a mic to input the  
sound of an instrument, you can use the tuning meter on  
the display to tune that instrument accurately. You can also  
output tuning pitches.  
CAUTION  
Playback pauses if you press the TUNER key during  
playback of a CD or an SD.  
Use the tuning meter on the screen to tune an instrument.  
The tuning meter and input signal pitch appear on the  
screen. (When no sound is input or the input sound cannot  
be measured, "– – –" appears.)  
Setting the standard frequency (calibration)  
1
Play the instrument to be tuned into the left micro-  
phone on the front panel. The nearest pitch name  
appears on the screen  
1
Press the TUNER key.  
2
Tune the instrument until the desired pitch is shown  
and the center of the meter lights. A bar appears to  
the left if the tuning is too low and a bar appears to  
the right if it is too high. The longer the bar is the  
more out of tune the instrument is.  
The chromatic tuner mode screen opens.  
TIP  
When tuning you can also check the indicators on the  
front panel. The center indicator lights up in green when  
in tune with the note. When out of tune, the center  
indicator lights up in red and the green indicators to  
one side show the degree that the pitch is out of tune.  
2
Use the DATA wheel to set the CALIB item (standard  
frequency of A) between 435 and 445 Hz.  
Oscillator mode  
Press the F1 key when in chromatic tuner mode to activate  
the unit’s oscillator function and output a standard pitch.  
The output page can be set in a three-octave range between  
C3 and B5.  
The set value also appears in the lower right part of the  
screen. This setting affects both tuner modes.  
In addition to the CALIB item described above, you can  
change the output pitch with NOTE.  
Changing the tuning mode  
1
Press the TUNER key.  
1
Use the CURSOR [§/] keys to select the NOTE  
2
Press the F1 key to select a tuner mode. Each time  
you press F1, the mode changes between chromatic  
and oscillator modes.  
item.  
Set to oscillator mode  
Set to chromatic mode  
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2
Use the DATA wheel to set the accent frequency (time  
signature) from 0-9. The accent occurs on the 1.  
When set to 0, there is no accent. For example, set it  
to 4 for a 4/4 time signature.  
2
Use the DATA wheel to select the output pitch  
(C3–B5).  
Press the F2 key to turn the oscillator sound ON and  
OFF.  
Starting and stopping the metronome  
On the METRONOME screen, press the F1 to start the  
metronome and the F2 key to stop it.  
Using the metronome  
This unit has a built-in metronome function. The volume/  
playback/recording indicators on the front panel light in  
time with the metronome.  
To use the metronome, press the METRONOME key to open  
the METRONOME screen.  
NOTE  
The indicators on the front panel light in time with  
the metronome when it is operating  
When using the metronome, you cannot return to  
the Home screen. To return to the Home screen, press  
the F2 key to stop the metronome and then press the  
HOME key.  
CAUTION  
Playback pauses if you start the metronome during  
playback of a CD or an SD.  
Changing the speed (TEMPO)  
1
Use the CURSOR [§/] keys to select the TEMPO  
item.  
Practicing with CD or SD card playback  
You can change the playback tempo of a track without  
changing the pitch and change the playback pitch of a track  
without changing the tempo.  
Furthermore, you can also reduce the sound of a voice  
or solo instrument in a track. You can use these special  
playback functions to practice and learn parts effectively.  
2
Use the DATA wheel to set the tempo in a range  
between 20–250 beats per minute.  
Changing the playback pitch  
Use the KEY and FINE PITCH knobs to change that pitch of  
playback without changing the speed.  
Use the KEY knob to adjust the pitch up or down by  
semitones (â6–#6).  
Use the FINE PITCH knob to adjust the pitch by cents  
(1/100 of a semitone) in a range of –50 to +50.  
Setting the rhythm (BEAT)  
1
Use the CURSOR [§/] keys to select the BEAT  
item.  
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Changing the playback speed  
Use the SPEED knob to adjust the playback speed without  
changing the pitch.  
The speed adjustment range is –50% to +16% (in 1% incre-  
ments), so the slowest speed setting is half the original  
speed.  
CANCEL (default setting is OFF)  
Set to ON to activate the part cancel function.  
PART (default setting is C)  
Set this to the stereo position of the sound that you want  
to reduce. The setting range is L10 (far left) – C (center)  
– R10 (far right).  
Reducing the sound at a certain stereo position  
(PART CANCEL)  
Practicing a certain phrase repeatedly  
You can select a certain stereo position and reduce the  
volume of the sound from that position. For example,  
selecting C (center) on commercially-available audio CDs  
reduces the vocal sound.  
You can continuously repeat the playback of a selected  
interval (loop playback). (See “Repeating playback of a set  
interval (loop playback)” on page 34.)  
Recording while playing along with a CD or SD  
card  
You can mix and record the playback track with the sounds  
input by microphones and the LINE IN jacks. (See “Adding  
performances to an existing recording (OVERDUB)” on  
page 27).  
CAUTION  
Depending on the stereo position of the sound and the  
use of reverb (echo), the part cancel function might not  
be effective or might be less effective than expected.  
1
2
Confirm that the unit is stopped.  
Press the HOME key to open the Home screen.  
3
Press the MENU key to open the MENU screen.  
4
Use the DATA wheel or CURSOR [§/] keys to select  
PART CANCEL, and press the ENTER key.  
5
Adjust the following settings as necessary. Use the  
CURSOR [§/] keys to select items. Use the DATA  
wheel to make settings.  
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7 – Editing functions and file operations  
From the EDIT screen, you can edit files on an SD card.  
The following procedures assume that an SD card is  
inserted and that it has been selected as the recording and  
playback medium. The files shown on the EDIT screen are  
the files in the currently selected folder. Select the folder  
that contains the file that you want to edit beforehand using  
the BROWSE screen.  
5
Use the DATA wheel or the CURSOR [§/] keys to  
select EDIT, and press the ENTER key.  
NOTE  
These editing functions and other file and folder  
operations cannot be used with CDs.  
When the unit is playing or in standby, press the  
ENTER key to open the EDIT screen directly. The  
playing or paused file becomes the file subject to  
editing.  
6
The contents of the folder that contains the currently  
selected file are shown.  
Use the CURSOR [§/] keys to select the file that  
you want to divide, and press the ENTER key.  
If you select PLAY from the pop-up window on the  
EDIT screen, the Home screen opens and that file  
begins to play. If you select CANCEL, no operation is  
conducted on the selected file.  
If you select PLAY from the pop-up window on the  
BROWSE screen when a file is selected, the Home  
screen opens and that file begins to play. If you select  
CANCEL, no operation is conducted on the selected  
file.  
Dividing files (DIVIDE)  
You can divide files that have been recorded in WAV  
format.  
The following pop-up window opens.  
NOTE  
MP3 files cannot be divided.  
1
2
Confirm that the unit is stopped.  
Press the HOME key to open the Home screen.  
7
Use the DATA wheel or the CURSOR [§/] keys to  
select DIVIDE, and press the ENTER key.  
3
Press the SD key (BB-1000CD only). The indicator  
above and to the left of the SD key lights.  
8
The Home screen reopens and playback starts. The  
4
Press the MENU key to open the MENU screen.  
operation status icon shown is  
.
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9
Press the ENTER key at the point where you want to  
5
Use the DATA wheel or the CURSOR [§/] keys to  
divide the file.  
select EDIT, and press the ENTER key.  
The following confirmation screen opens, and the track  
plays back for two seconds from the point when you  
pressed the ENTER key.  
10 Press the F1 key to divide the file. Press the F2 key  
6
The folder that contains the currently selected file  
opens. Use the CURSOR [§/] keys to select the file  
that you want to move, and press the ENTER key.  
to cancel the operation.  
NOTE  
If you press the ENTER key when the unit is playing or in  
standby, the playing or paused file remains selected. If  
you select DIVIDE, a confirmation screen opens and the  
track plays for two seconds from the point when you  
pressed the ENTER key when the track was playing or  
paused  
If you want to stop dividing a file, select NO by  
pressing the F2 key, then press the MENU key. The  
EDIT screen reopens.  
The following pop-up window opens.  
Changing the order of track playback  
(MOVE)  
1
Confirm that the unit is stopped.  
7
Use the DATA wheel or the CURSOR [§/]] keys to  
2
Press the HOME key to open the Home screen.  
select MOVE, and press the ENTER key.  
3
Press the SD key (BB-1000CD only). The indicator  
above and to the left of the SD key lights.  
8
Use the DATA wheel or the CURSOR [§/] keys to  
move the selected file.  
4
Press the MENU key to open the MENU screen.  
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9
Press the ENTER key when the file is at the desired  
6
Use the CURSOR [§/] keys to select the file that  
position.  
you want to delete, and press the ENTER key.  
Deleting unneeded files (DELETE)  
1
Confirm that the unit is stopped.  
The following pop-up window opens.  
2
Press the HOME key to open the Home screen.  
3
Press the SD key (BB-1000CD only). The indicator  
above and to the left of the SD key lights.  
7
Use the DATA wheel or the CURSOR [§/] keys to  
select DELETE, and press the ENTER key.  
4
Press the MENU key to open the MENU screen.  
8
The FILE DELETE confirmation message opens.  
Press the F1 key to delete the file, or press the F2 key  
to cancel the operation.  
5
Use the DATA wheel or the CURSOR [§/] keys to  
select EDIT, and press the ENTER key.  
You can also delete unwanted files from the BROWSE  
screen.  
1
2
Confirm that the unit is stopped.  
Press the HOME key to open the Home screen.  
The contents of the folder that contains the currently  
selected file are shown.  
3
Press the SD key (BB-1000CD only). The indicator  
above and to the left of the SD key lights.  
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4
Press the MENU key to open the MENU.  
8
Use the DATA wheel or the CURSOR [§/] keys to  
select DELETE, and press the ENTER key.  
5
Use the DATA wheel or the CURSOR [§/] keys to  
select MEDIA, and press the ENTER key.  
9
The FILE DELETE confirmation message opens.  
Press the F1 key delete the file, or press the F2 key to  
cancel the operation.  
6
Use the DATA wheel or the CURSOR [§/] keys to  
select BROWSE, and press the ENTER key.  
The contents of the folder that contains the currently  
selected file are shown.  
Press the CURSOR [¥] key when a folder is selected to  
open that folder and show its contents.  
Press the CURSOR [˙] key when a file or folder is  
selected to close the currently open folder and show the  
contents of the next higher level.  
7
Use the DATA wheel or CURSOR [§/] keys, to select  
the audio file that you want to delete, and press the  
ENTER key. The following pop-up window opens.  
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8 – Other useful functions  
CAUTION  
Outputting external microphone signals  
from the speakers  
You can connect external microphones to this unit and use it  
as an amplifier.  
When EXT > SP is set to ON, do not point external  
microphones toward the speakers. Doing so could  
cause feedback.  
Turning up the FRONT MIC/EXT MIC and VOLUME  
knobs increases the probability of feedback. Please  
use care when adjusting these.  
1
Press the INPUT key to open the INPUT screen.  
Copying CD tracks to an SD card  
(BB-1000CD only)  
You can copy tracks from a CD to an SD card. The tracks  
from the CD are copied to the currently open folder on the  
SD card. To change the destination folder select the folder  
on the BROWSE screen in advance.  
2
Use the CURSOR [§/] keys to select the SOURCE  
item.  
1
2
Confirm that the unit is stopped.  
Press the HOME key to open the Home screen.  
3
Press the MENU key to open the MENU screen.  
3
Use the DATA wheel to select EXT/REAR or EXT/  
LINE.  
4
Use the DATA wheel or CURSOR [§/] keys to select  
COPY, and press the ENTER key.  
4
Use the CURSOR [§/] keys to select the EXT > SP  
item.  
5
Use the DATA wheel or CURSOR [§/] keys to select  
CD > SD, and press the ENTER key.  
5
Use the DATA wheel to set it to ON, allowing the  
sounds input from the external microphones to be  
output through the speakers.  
NOTE  
This function is for outputting the sound input by  
external microphones. Sound input from the built-in  
microphones cannot be output through the speakers.  
When using only one microphone, set MONO MIX to  
ON to output the sound through both the left and  
right speakers.  
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8 – Other useful functions  
6
Use the DATA wheel to set the format for the files  
saved on the SD card, and press the F2 key.  
Creating a CD from files on an SD card  
(BB-1000CD only)  
You can make an audio CD from files on an SD card.  
Choose tracks to be copied to the CD from those contained  
in the SD card folder that is currently being used. Select  
the folder that contains the files that you want to put on the  
audio CD beforehand using the BROWSE screen.  
NOTE  
MP3 files can be copied to a CD, but they will automati-  
cally be converted into WAV format to create an audio  
CD.  
NOTE  
1
2
Confirm that the unit is stopped.  
The four recording file formats that can be selected are  
MP3 (low), MP3 (normal), MP3 (high) and WAV, with  
the sound quality increasing in that order. As sound  
quality increases, however, so does file size, reducing the  
amount of time that can be recorded.  
Press the HOME key to open the Home screen.  
3
Press the MENU key to open the MENU screen.  
7
Use the DATA wheel or CURSOR [§/] keys to select  
a track that you want to copy to the SD card, and  
press the ENTER key. A check mark appears next to  
the selected track.  
4
Use the DATA wheel or CURSOR [§/] keys to select  
COPY, and press the ENTER key.  
NOTE  
If you choose an already checked track, you can remove  
the check mark by pressing the ENTER key.  
8
Repeat the previous step to mark other files to be  
copied to the card, and press the F2 key. A confirma-  
tion screen opens.  
5
Use the DATA wheel or CURSOR [§/] keys to select  
SD > CD, and press the ENTER key.  
9
Press the F2 key again to start copying the tracks.  
When complete, the COPY screen reopens.  
The TRACK LIST screen opens, showing the files in the  
selected folder on the SD card.  
To cancel the operation, press the F1 key to reopen the  
COPY screen without copying any files.  
6
Use the DATA wheel or CURSOR [§/] keys to select  
a file that you want to put on the CD-R/RW disc,  
and press the ENTER key. A check mark appears  
next to the selected track.  
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8 – Other useful functions  
11 Insert a blank CD-R/RW, and press the F2 key to  
start writing the selected files to the CD-R/RW.  
After the disc has been written completely if you  
want to make another copy of the same CD, follow  
the instructions on the screen, and insert a blank  
disc and press the F2 key.  
Press the F1 key to end the operation and reopen the  
COPY screen.  
NOTE  
If you choose an already checked track, you can remove  
the check mark by pressing the ENTER key.  
Backing up an audio CD (BB-1000CD  
only)  
You can use an SD card to make a backup copy of an audio  
CD.  
7
Repeat the previous step to mark all the other files  
to be put on the CD, and press the F2 key.  
1
2
Confirm that the unit is stopped.  
The TRACK ORDER screen opens.  
Press the HOME key to open the Home screen.  
8
You can change the order of the tracks if desired.  
Use the DATA wheel or CURSOR [§/] keys to select  
the file that you want to move, and press the ENTER  
key.  
3
Press the MENU key to open the MENU screen.  
4
Use the DATA wheel or CURSOR [§/] keys to select  
COPY, and press the ENTER key.  
9
Use the DATA wheel or CURSOR [§/] key to change  
the order, and press the ENTER key.  
5
Use the DATA wheel or CURSOR [§/] keys to select  
CD BACKUP, and press the ENTER key.  
10 Repeat the previous two steps as necessary to put the  
tracks in the order that you want them on the CD,  
and press the F2 key. The following confirmation  
screen opens.  
6
Insert an SD card and the CD that you want to  
backup, and press the F2 key to start making a tem-  
porary copy on the SD card.  
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8 – Other useful functions  
NOTE  
The following warning appears if the SD card does not  
have enough open capacity.  
7
Insert an SD card that has enough capacity, and  
press the F2 key to start making the backup.  
When the contents of the CD have been completely backed  
up on the SD card, the CD is automatically ejected. A  
message asking you to insert a new CD-R/RW disc appears.  
8
Insert a blank CD-R/RW, and press the F2 key to  
start creation of a backup on the CD-R/RW. After  
the backup is completed, the disc is automatically  
ejected.  
If you want to make another backup of the same  
disc, insert a new CD-R/RW, and press the F2 key.  
Press the F1 key to end the operation and reopen the  
COPY screen.  
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9 – Operation settings (SETUP screen settings)  
Make settings according to your use needs on the SETUP  
screen.  
Set date and time (DATE/TIME)  
Use this item to set the unit’s internal clock. (See “Setting  
1
2
Confirm that the unit is stopped.  
the date and time” on page 46.)  
Press the HOME key to open the Home screen.  
3
Press the MENU key to open the MENU screen.  
4
Use the CURSOR [§/] keys to select SETUP, and  
press the ENTER key.  
5
Settings for the items below can be made on the  
SETUP screen. Use the CURSOR [§/] keys to select  
an item, and use the DATA wheel to change its set-  
tings.  
Set automatic backlight OFF time (BACKLIGHT)  
Use this item to set how long after the last operation until  
the backlight turns off when operating on battery power.  
Select OFF (backlight always on), 5 sec (default setting), 10  
sec, 15 sec, or 30 sec.  
Adjust display contrast (CONTRAST)  
Use this to adjust the display contrast.  
Set the value between 1 and 20 (default setting: 8).  
Set flash back time (FLASH BACK)  
Use this to set the number of seconds that the flashback  
function goes back in a track.  
Set the value from 1–5 sec (default setting: 2 sec).  
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10 – Messages  
The table below is a list of pop-up messages. Under certain circumstances, the unit may show one of these messages. Please  
check this table if you want to know the meaning and how you should respond.  
Message  
Meaning and response  
File not found  
The audio file cannot be found or is corrupted. Check the audio file that caused this message.  
The audio file is not a supported format. Check the file format.  
Non-Supported  
The battery is almost out of power. Turn off the power and replace the batteries or supply power using  
the dedicated TASCAM PS-1225L AC adaptor.  
Battery Empty  
I/O Too Short  
Write Timeout  
When trying to start loop playback using the IN or OUT key, the IN and OUT points are too close  
together. Reset the IN and OUT points and try again.  
Writing to the SD card timed out. Backup files on the card to your computer, and format the card using  
the unit. (See “Formatting an SD card” on page 18.)  
The SD card does not have any more open space. Erase unnecessary files or move them to your  
computer to make open space.  
Media Full  
Max File Size  
File Full  
The size of a file exceeds 2 GB or recording has continued for 24 hours or more.  
The total number of files in a folder is already 99 or the combined total number of folders and files on  
the SD card is already 999. Erase unnecessary files or move them to your computer  
No Card  
No SD card was found when trying to record to an SD card. Insert a recordable SD card and try again.  
The SD card that you tried to record on or write other data to is protected. Eject the SD card, disengage  
its protect switch and insert it again.  
Protected Card  
This appears if you try to record when the battery power is low. Replace the batteries or supply power  
using the dedicated TASCAM PS-1225L AC adapter.  
Battery Low  
No CD  
When you tried to record, no CD was loaded. Insert a recordable CD-R/CD-RW and try again.  
When you tried to record, the inserted CD was not an audio CD. Insert a recordable CD-R/CD-RW and  
try again.  
Not Audio CD  
When you tried to record, the inserted CD was a finalized disc. If the disc is a finalized CD-RW,  
unfinalize it to make recording on it possible. (See “Preparing a CD-RW so that additional recordings  
can be made (BB-1000CD only)” on page 30) and try again. Otherwise, replace the inserted disc with a  
recordable CD-R/CD-RW.  
CD is CLOSED  
You tried to overdub a recording, but the recording format was set to MP3. Set the FILE TYPE under  
the REC SETTING menu to "WAV." (See “Setting the recording file format” on page 21.)  
Format is MP3  
No PB File  
You tried to overdub a recording, but no playback track was found. If the playback media is set to CD,  
insert an audio CD that is not blank and try again. If the playback media is an SD card, add an audio file  
that can be played back to it and try again.  
Layer too Deep  
File Protected  
You cannot make a folder at the current level. Make it at the level above.  
This appears when trying to delete or divide a read-only file. You cannot delete or divide such a file  
with the unit.  
Recording to an SD card is stopped because the unit tried to make a new recording file automatically,  
but 99 recording files have already been made.  
File Num Full  
When copying files from an SD card to a disc, if the total time of the selected files is more than 74  
minutes, this message appears. Use a disc with 80-minute capacity or deselect some files.  
Over 74 minutes  
When copying files from an SD card to a disc, if the total time of the selected files is more than 80  
minutes, this message appears. You cannot copy all the selected files even on an 80-minute disc.  
Deselect some files.  
Over 80 minutes  
Over track  
More than 99 tracks have been selected on the screen for selecting tracks to copy. You cannot select  
more tracks. Deselect some tracks.  
Execution of some operations are not possible under the following circumstances:  
You cannot ERASE a disc other than an audio CD-RW.  
You cannot FINALIZE a disc other than an audio CD-R/RW.  
You cannot UNFINALIZE a disc other than an audio CD-RW.  
Cannot Execute  
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10 – Messages  
Messages  
Meaning and response  
Finalized Disc  
Not Finalized  
You tried to execute FINALIZE with a disc that is already finalized. You do not need to finalize it.  
You tried to execute UNFINALIZE with an unfinalized disc. You do not need to unfinalize it.  
The unit failed to execute a FINALIZE, UNFINALIZE or ERASE operation for some reason. Check  
for scratches or dirt on the media.  
Execute Failed  
Cannot DIVIDE  
less than 2sec  
You selected DIVIDE for a WAV file that is less than 2 seconds long, but you cannot divide a file that is  
2 seconds or less.  
The SD card is not formatted properly or the formatting is broken. When “Are you Sure?” appears,  
press the ENTER key to format the entire SD card in FAT format. All data on the file is erased during  
formatting.  
MBR Error  
Init CARD  
Format Error  
Format CARD  
The FAT formatting of the SD card is abnormal or broken.  
Invalid Card  
Change Card  
This appears when an SD card error occurs when the unit is turned on.  
There was some sort of error with the SD card. Turn the power off once and replace the card with a  
working card.  
Card Error  
Disc Error  
The unit failed when writing data on a disc. Check scratches or dirt on the disc.  
CD Drive Error  
Not Continued  
File Error  
Player Error  
Device Error  
Writing Failed  
Sys Rom Err  
System Err 50  
System Err 1  
System Err 2  
System Err 3  
System Err 4  
System Err 5  
System Err 6  
System Err 7  
System Err 8  
System Err 9  
If any of these errors occur, turn the unit's power off once and restart the unit. Disconnect the AC  
adaptor and remove the batteries if you cannot turn the power off. If the error message continues to  
appear, contact a TASCAM Service Center  
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11 – Troubleshooting  
If the unit does not function properly, please review the  
following troubleshooting tips before requesting service.  
If you are still unable to resolve the problem, contact the  
store where you purchased the unit or a TASCAM Service  
Center.  
No power  
ª
Is the power plug fully connected to the power outlet?  
Are the batteries installed with the proper +/–  
orientation?  
Remote control does not work.  
ª
Is a battery in the remote control and does it have suffi-  
cient charge?  
No sound  
ª
Are headphones plugged in?  
Is the SPEAKER switch OFF?  
Is the monitoring system properly connected?  
Is the VOLUME knob set to MIN?  
Sound is distorted when recording  
ª
Are the FRONT MIC/EXT MIC or REAR MIC/LINE  
knobs on the top panel turned up too high?  
Are the levels of the input signals too high?  
I hear noise  
ª
Are the cables connected and working properly?  
A CD does not play  
ª
Is the disc scratched or dirty?  
Input levels cannot be adjusted with their  
knobs.  
ª
Is the automatic gain control (AGC) function on?  
A CD recorded on this unit cannot be  
played on other CD players.  
ª
Has the CD been finalized?  
The playback sounds strange.  
Is the part cancel function on?  
ª
Have you adjusted the playback pitch?  
Have you adjusted the playback speed?  
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12 – Specifications  
Ratings  
Audio performance  
Frequency response  
Recording media  
ª
20-20 kHz (±1 dB)  
SD card (64 MB - 2 GB), and SDHC card (4 GB - 32 GB)  
CD-R, CD-RW, CD-R-DA, CD-RW-DA (high speed  
CD-RW is supported) (BB-1000CD only)  
Distortion (THD+N)  
0.05% (1 kHz LPF 20 kHz)  
Signal to noise ratio  
Playback media  
ª
85 dB (1 kHz, LPF 20 kHz A-Weighted)  
SD card (64 MB - 2 GB), and SDHC card (4 GB - 32 GB)  
CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-R-DA, CD-RW-DA (high  
speed CD-RW is supported) (BB-1000CD only)  
General  
Recording/Playback format  
ª
Power: AC adaptor or 8 AA batteries  
ª
WAV (when SD/SDHC card is used)  
Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz  
Quantization bit rate: 16 bit  
MP3 (when SD/SDHC card is used)  
Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz  
Bit rate: 64 kbps, 128 kbps, 192 kbps  
AC adapter  
AC adaptor input: AC100 - 240V, 50 - 60 Hz  
AC adaptor output: 12V DC  
AC adaptor output current: 2.5 A  
Battery life (Continuous operation):  
ª
About 1.5 hours (JEITA CD playback, Speaker output  
mode, BB-1000CD only)  
Audio input and output ratings  
About 2.5 hours (JEITA SD record/playback, Speaker  
output mode)  
About 4.5 hours (SD record/playback, headphone output  
mode)  
LINE INPUT (L/R) [UNBALANCED]  
ª
Connector: RCA pin jack  
Nominal input level: -10 dBV  
Maximum input level: +6 dBV  
Minimum input level: –22 dBV  
Input impedance: 20 kΩ  
Power consumption:  
ª
30 W (when playing back SD, Line In: +6 dBV input,  
Maximum speaker output)  
EXT MIC A/B (L/R) [BALANCED]  
ª
Dimensions (W x H x D):  
380 x 204.7 x 107 mm/14.96 x 8.06 x 4.21 in.  
Weight:  
Connector: XLR-3-32 (1: GND 2: HOT 3: COLD)  
Nominal input level: –13 dBu  
Maximum input level: +3 dBu  
Minimum input level: –55 dBu  
Input impedance: 2.4 kΩ  
ª
ª
BB-1000CD: 3.4 kg/7.50 lb  
BB-800: 3.2 kg/7.06 lb  
Build-in microphone  
ª
Controllable range of the remote control:  
ª
Front: Omnidirectional L/R  
Rear: Omnidirectional L/R  
Head-on to the sensor: 7 m  
15° left/right from the sensor: 4 m  
LINE OUTPUT (L/R) [UNBALANCED]  
ª
Operating temperature:  
ª
5 to 35°C  
Connector: RCA pin jack  
Nominal output level: –10 dBV  
Maximum output level: +6 dBV  
Output impedance: 200Ω  
PHONES  
ª
Connector: Stereo mini jack (3.5 mm dia.)  
Output: more than 30 mW + 30 mW  
(THD+N less than 1.0%, 32Ω load)  
SPEAKERS  
ª
3 inch x 2  
AMPLIFIERS  
ª
5 W + 5 W  
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12 – Specifications  
Dimensional drawings  
107 mm  
380 mm  
Illustrations may differ slightly from production models.  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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BB-1000CD  
BB-800  
TEAC CORPORATION  
Phone: +81-42-356-9143  
1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8530 Japan  
TEAC AMERICA, INC.  
Phone: +1-323-726-0303  
7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello, California 90640 U.S.A.  
TEAC CANADA LTD.  
Phone: +1905-890-8008 Facsimile: +1905-890-9888  
5939 Wallace Street, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1Z8, Canada  
TEAC MEXICO, S.A. de C.V.  
Phone: +52-55-5010-6000  
Río Churubusco 364, Colonia Del Carmen, Delegación Coyoacán, CP 04100, México DF, México  
TEAC UK LIMITED  
Phone: +44-8451-302511  
Suites 19 & 20, Building 6, Croxley Green Business Park, Hatters Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire. WD18 8TE, U.K.  
TEAC EUROPE GmbH  
Phone: +49-611-71580  
Bahnstrasse 12, 65205 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, Germany  
Printed in China  

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