Tascam LR 10 User Manual

D01128520B  
LR-10  
Instrumental  
Trainer/Recorder  
This device has a serial number  
located on the bottom panel. Please  
record it and retain it for your  
records.  
Serial number:  
__________________  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
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Read these instructions.  
Keep these instructions.  
Heed all warnings.  
Follow all instructions.  
Do not use this apparatus near water.  
Clean only with dry cloth.  
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.  
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 block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the  
manufacturer's instructions.  
Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or  
similar unit.  
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Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,  
or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
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.  
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.  
1 2 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.  
The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with  
its POWER or STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON position.  
The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that you  
can easily grasp the power cord plug at any time.  
The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall  
remain readily operable.  
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  
headphones can cause hearing loss.  
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  
TASCAM LR-10 3  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the unit for a long time.  
ª Cautions about Batteries  
This product uses batteries. Misuse of batteries could cause a leak, rupture or  
other trouble. Always abide by the following precautions when using batteries.  
Batteries could rupture or leak, causing fire, injury or stains around them.  
If the battery fluid leaks, wipe away any fluid on the battery compartment  
before inserting new batteries.  
Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries. The batteries could rupture or  
leak, causing fire or injury.  
ª For European Customers  
When installing batteries, pay attention to the polarity indications  
(plus/minus (+/–) orientation), and install them correctly in the battery  
compartment as indicated. Putting them in backward could make the  
batteries rupture or leak, causing fire, injury or stains around them.  
Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment  
(a) All electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed of separately  
from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities  
appointed by the government or the local authorities.  
When throwing used batteries away, follow the disposal instructions  
indicated on the batteries and the local disposal laws. When you store or  
dispose of batteries, isolate their terminals with insulation tape or something  
like that to prevent them from contacting other batteries or metallic objects.  
(b) By disposing of the electrical and electronic equipment correctly, you will  
help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on  
human health and the environment.  
(c) Improper disposal of waste equipment can have serious effects on the  
environment and human health as a result of the presence of hazardous  
substances in electrical and electronic equipment.  
Do not use batteries other than those specified. Do not mix and use new  
and old batteries or different types of batteries together. The batteries could  
rupture or leak, causing fire, injury or stains around them.  
(d) The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that electrical and  
electronic equipment must be collected and disposed of separately from  
household waste.  
Do not carry or store batteries together with small metal objects. The  
batteries could short, causing leak, rupture or other trouble.  
Do not heat or disassemble batteries. Do not put them in fire or water.  
Batteries could rupture or leak, causing fire, injury or stains around them.  
If the battery fluid leaks, wipe away any fluid on the battery case before  
inserting new batteries. If the battery fluid gets in an eye, it could cause loss  
of eyesight. If fluid does enter an eye, wash it out thoroughly with clean  
water without rubbing the eye and then consult a doctor immediately. If the  
fluid gets on a person’s body or clothing, it could cause skin injuries or burns.  
If this should happen, wash it off with clean water and then consult a doctor  
immediately.  
(e) The return and collection systems are available to the end users. For  
more detailed information about disposal of old electrical and electronic  
The unit power should be off when you install and replace batteries.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
equipment, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the  
shop where you purchased the equipment.  
Disposal of batteries and/or accumulators  
(a) Waste batteries and/or accumulators should be disposed of separately from  
the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by  
the government or the local authorities.  
Pb, Hg, Cd  
(b) By disposing of waste batteries and/or accumulators correctly, you will  
help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on  
human health and the environment.  
If the battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values  
of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery  
Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury  
(Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will be indicated beneath the crossed out  
wheeled dust bin symbol.  
(c) Improper disposal of waste batteries and/or accumulators can have serious  
effects on the environment and human health as a result of the presence of  
hazardous substances in batteries and/or accumulators.  
(e) The return and collection systems are available to the end users. For more  
detailed information about disposal of waste batteries and/or accumulators,  
please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you  
purchased them.  
(d) The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that batteries and/or  
accumulators must be collected and disposed of separately from household  
waste.  
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Table of Contents  
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Table of Contents  
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Table of Contents  
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Quick Start Guide  
ª Preparing the power  
Step 1: Prepare the SD card and  
power  
Using AA batteries  
Insert AA batteries into the battery compartment, which you  
opened when installing the SD card. This unit can use either  
alkaline or nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries. It cannot  
recharge batteries.  
ª Install the SD card  
Insert the SD card into the SD card slot, which is inside the  
battery compartment on the bottom of the unit.  
Formatting is necessary if you insert a new SD card.  
(Formatting will erase all the data on the card.)  
For details, see “Inserting and removing SD cardson page 39.  
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Quick Start Guide  
Using USB bus power  
Using an AC adaptor (sold separately)  
Connect the unit with a computer using the included USB  
cable.  
Connect a TASCAM PS-P520 AC adaptor (sold separately),  
which is designed for the specifications of this unit, to the DC  
IN 5V jack.  
Computer  
USB  
AC outlet  
TACAM  
PS-P520  
(sold separately)  
The USB SELECTscreen appears, allowing you to set whether  
DC plug  
to use USB bus power or to connect the unit’s storage to the  
computer. Select BUS POWER  
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ª Turn the power on  
Press and hold the  
opens.  
[ª] button until the startup screen  
For details about power preparations, see “Powering the unit”  
on page 42.  
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Quick Start Guide  
Be sure to use file formats that this unit can play back. These  
formats include MP3 (32–320 kbps, 44.1 kHz) and WAV (44.1  
kHz, 16/24-bit).  
ª Setting the date and time  
Use the DATE/TIMEitem from the MENUto set the internal  
clock to the current time.  
ª Connect the computer  
Use the included USB cable to connect the unit to the  
computer.  
ª Transfer files from the computer  
Copy audio files to the MUSIC folder on the LR-10 drive that  
appears on the computer.  
The unit uses its internal clock to include the date and time of  
the recording in its file.  
ª Disconnect from the computer  
The unit will function properly even if you do not make this  
setting. When you first put batteries into the unit, however,  
the clock will begin advancing from the default value of  
2000-01-01/00:00:00 and this incorrect date and time will be  
added to recording files. (See “Setting the date and timeon  
page 45.)  
After using the correct procedures to dismount the LR-10  
drive from your computer, disconnect the USB cable. The unit  
should automatically turn off.  
For details, see Chapter 11 “Transferring songs to and from a  
computeron page 76.  
Step 2: Copy audio files from a  
computer  
Step 3: Select the input  
Set INPUTto MICto use the built-in microphone to practice  
singing or playing a wind instrument, for example.  
ª Prepare the audio files  
Create audio files using the functions of the computer  
operating system or other computer software applications.  
Set INPUTto LINEto use the LINE IN jack to practice playing  
a synthesizer or electronic piano.  
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Quick Start Guide  
ª Connect headphones or speakers  
Connect headphones or a monitoring system (such as  
powered speakers or an amplifier and speakers) to this unit’s  
/LINE OUT jack.  
For details, see “Connecting monitoring equipmenton page  
46.  
For details, see “Setting the input functionson page 48.  
CAUTION  
Step 4: Connect an instrument and  
headphones  
Before connecting headphones, use the OUTPUT () button  
to minimize the volume. Failure to do so could cause the  
sudden output of loud sounds, which might lead to hearing  
damage or other harm.  
ª Connect an instrument  
Connect the headphones/stereo line output jack of the  
keyboard or other instrument to the LINE IN jack of this unit  
using a 3.5-mm miniplug cable.  
Step 5: Tune the instrument  
For details, see “Connecting an instrumenton page 47.  
Use the unit’s tuning function to tune an instrument using the  
LINE IN jack or built-in microphones.  
CAUTION  
Press the TUNER button to open the TUNERscreen.  
To record the sound from the LINE IN jack or hear it through  
headphones, line input must be ON (  
activated, set the INPUTitem in the INPUT SETTINGmenu  
to LINE. If the line input is OFF ( ), press the /MIC  
button to turn it ON ( ).  
). If mic input is  
For details, see Chapter 13 “Using the tuneron page 80.  
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Quick Start Guide  
Step 6: Use the effects  
Step 7: Adjust the input and output  
levels  
This unit has built-in effects. You can use these effects on the  
input signal and on the playback signal.  
ª Adjust the headphones volume  
Use the OUTPUT (+/) buttons to adjust the headphones  
volume.  
Press the EFFECT button briefly to enable the effects. The  
last effect setting used is activated and the FXicon appears  
highlighted (light letters on a dark background).  
When adjusting the volume, the current level appears in a  
pop-up at the bottom of the display.  
Press this button again to disable the effects. The FXicon  
appears as dark letters on a light background.  
For details, see “Adjusting the playback volumeon page 62.  
Press and hold the EFFECT button to open the EFFECTscreen  
where you can make detailed settings.  
ª Adjusting the microphone and line input level  
Use the INPUT level dial on the right side panel to adjust the  
built-in microphones and LINE IN input level.  
For details, see Chapter 12 “Using the built in effectson page  
78.  
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Quick Start Guide  
For details, see “Adjusting the input levelon page 49.  
Step 8: Play along with the music  
ª Adjusting the mix  
This unit will output the sound input through the mic or the  
LINE IN jack even when recording is not enabled. This allows  
you to select a song and play along after pressing the Á  
button.  
Press the BALANCE button to adjust the volume of the  
file that is playing. Use this function to adjust the balance  
between the playback sound and the sound of the input from  
the built-in microphones or the LINE IN jack. Press the Á  
button to start playback of the song. Adjust the volume of the  
playback sound using the VALUE (+/) buttons. While playing  
the instrument, adjust the balance between the playing song  
and the instruments.  
This unit also has the following functions, which you can use  
as you like to make practicing your instrument even easier.  
ª Use repeat playback  
You can use two types of repeat playback. You can either play  
a loop between two set points or play an entire song and the  
entire playback area repeatedly.  
Use the LOOP button for loop playback, which is useful for  
practicing a phrase repeatedly.  
NOTE  
During playback (or when paused), press the LOOP button  
briefly at the point where you want to start loop playback to  
set the IN point. Then, press the LOOP button briefly again  
at the point where you want to stop loop playback to set the  
OUT point and start loop playback of the interval between the  
points.  
The BALANCEsetting only affects the volume when MIC or  
LINE is ON (  
), changing the BALANCEvalue has no effect on the  
volume.  
or  
). When MIC or LINE is OFF (  
or  
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Quick Start Guide  
For details about repeat playback, see “Repeat and single track  
playbackon page 75.  
ª Change the key  
You can change the playback pitch (key) in semitones. Press  
the KEY button to show the key setting at the bottom of the  
display.  
Press and hold the LOOP button to open the LOOP SET  
pop-up screen where you can make fine adjustments to the  
IN and OUT points. Other loop playback functions include, for  
example, the possibility of setting up to five loops for each file  
when the playback area is the playlist.  
For details about loop playback see “Using loop playback  
(standard mode)on page 72 and “Using loop playback with  
the playliston page 73.  
Use the VALUE (+/) buttons to change the setting value.  
For details, see “Changing the keyon page 70.  
For repeat playback of a single file or the entire playback area,  
press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen, select PLAY  
MODEand press the Áor ¯button. Use the VALUE (+/–)  
ª Changing the speed  
You can also change the playback speed without changing  
the pitch.  
buttons to select 1REPEATor ALLREPEAT  
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You can, for example, reduce the speed to practice a song and  
gradually increase it as you become more proficient.  
Press the SPEED button to show the speed setting at the  
bottom of the display.  
After making the setting, press the HOME button to return to  
the Home Screen.  
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Quick Start Guide  
Step 10: Record over a song  
(overdub)  
You can also record your performance together with the  
music that is playing back.  
Use the VALUE (+/) buttons to change the setting value.  
Use the Âand ¯buttons to select the song. Press  
the Ábutton while pressing and holding the RECORD []  
button to begin overdubbing.  
For details, see “Changing the speedon page 70.  
Press the  
[ª] button to stop recording.  
Step 9: Record your performance  
For details, see “Recording the input sound with the playback  
sound (overdubbing)on page 51.  
You can record the sound input through the built-in  
microphones or the LINE IN jack. Press the RECORD []  
button to start recording (except when the auto-record  
function is on and the input level is below the set value). Press  
and hold the RECORD [] button to enable the pre-record  
function and put the unit into recording standby. Press the  
RECORD [] button to start recording, capturing sound up  
CAUTION  
If you press and hold the record button, the unit will be put in  
recording standby with the pre-record function enabled, and  
overdubbing will not be possible.  
to 2 seconds before pressing the button. Press the  
button to stop recording.  
[ª]  
For details, see “Recordingon page 50.  
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Quick Start Guide  
Step 11: Use other functions  
This unit has other functions, including a convenient playlist  
and the ability to divide files, which you can use as you like.  
One such function is the metronome, which can be accessed  
easily by pressing the METRONOME button.  
For details, see chapter 14 “Using the Metronomeon page 82.  
Step 12: Turn off the power  
To turn the power off (put the unit in standby), press the  
[ª] button and hold it until the shutdown screen appears.  
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1–Introduction  
Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM LR-10  
Instrumental Trainer/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 trainer/  
recorder for many years to come. Please keep a copy of this  
manual in a safe place for future reference.  
Built-in effects can be applied to the input signal and the  
playback signal  
Tuner functions  
Auto recording function can detect the sound input level  
to start recording automatically  
Recording continues automatically in a new file without  
pause when the maximum file size is reached during  
recording  
You can also download a digital version of this manual from  
the TASCAM website (http://www.tascam.com/).  
Track incrementation function allows the creation of a new  
file when desired during recording without pause  
Main functions and features  
Pre-recording (PRE REC) function allows the unit to record  
the 2 seconds of sound before recording is activated  
Portable trainer/recorder for acoustic instruments players  
Uses SD cards as recording media  
Auto gain control function automatically make the micro-  
phone input level as even as possible  
Record using the built-in microphones or a connected  
external device  
Limiter function automatically reduces the level suitably  
when the microphone input level is too high  
Recording 44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear PCM (WAV format)  
possible  
Low cut filter for microphone input conveniently reduces  
low-frequency noise  
Overdubbing the input signal with the audio playing back  
possible  
VSA function allows adjustment of the playback speed in  
a range from 50% to 150% (in 10% increments) without  
changing the playback pitch  
Playback of 44.1 kHz, 16/24-bit linear WAV files and 44.1  
kHz, 32–320 kbps MP3 files possible  
Key adjustment function allows the pitch to be adjusted by  
6 semitones (in semitone increments)  
Metronome functions  
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1–Introduction  
Rec delay function can be used to avoid recording the  
sound of pushing the RECORD [º] button  
Take care when opening the package not to damage the  
items. Keep the package materials for transportation in the  
future.  
Repeat playback and IN-OUT loop playback functions  
Playlist function  
Please contact the store where you purchased this unit if any  
of these items are missing or have been damaged during  
transportation.  
In playlist mode, up to five IN-OUT loop playback settings  
can be made for each file  
Main unit ...............................................................................................1  
SD memory card (in the unit) .........................................................1  
AA alkaline battery .............................................................................2  
USB cable (0.8 m) ................................................................................1  
A warranty card....................................................................................1  
Owner’s manual (this manual)........................................................1  
Divide function allows files to be split where desired  
File name format can be set to use a user-defined word or  
the date  
1/8external stereo line input jack  
1/8line output/headphones output jack  
128 × 64 pixel dot matrix LCD  
Mini-B type USB 2.0 port  
Can be powered by two AA batteries, USB bus power or a  
TASCAM PS-P520 AC adaptor (sold separately)  
About this manual  
In this manual, we use the following conventions:  
Files saved on a computer can be transferred (copied) to  
the SD card in this unit via USB  
“SD memory cardis sometimes abbreviated as “SD card.”  
The names of keys and controls are given in the following  
bold typeface: MENU  
Included items  
Messages shown on the unit’s display are written like this:  
ON  
The included items are listed below.  
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1–Introduction  
Characters that appear on a computer display are given in  
the following light typeface: OK  
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from  
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.  
Additional information is introduced in the styles below  
when needed:  
Microsoft, Windows, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and  
Windows 7 are either registered trademarks or trademarks  
of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other  
countries.  
TIP  
Useful hints when using the unit.  
Apple, Macintosh, iMac, Mac OS and Mac OS X are trade-  
marks of Apple Inc.  
NOTE  
Explanation of actions in special situation and supplement.  
Other company names, product names and logos in this  
document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of  
their respective owners.  
CAUTION  
Instructions that should be followed to avoid injury, damage  
to the unit or other equipment, and loss of data.  
Any data, including, but not limited to information,  
described herein are intended only as illustrations of such  
data and/or information and not as the specifications for  
such data and/or information. TEAC Corporation disclaims  
any warranty that any use of such data and/or information  
shall be free from infringement of any third party’s  
intellectual property rights or other proprietary rights,  
and further, assumes no liability of whatsoever nature  
in the event of any such infringement, or arising from or  
connected with or related to the use of such data and/or  
information.  
Intellectual property rights  
TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC Corporation, registered in  
the U.S. and other countries.  
SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.  
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1–Introduction  
About SD cards  
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.  
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/).  
Use of cards that have not been verified for use with this unit  
could result in the unit not functioning properly.  
Precautions for use  
SD cards are delicate media. In order to avoid damaging a  
card or the card slot, please take the following precautions  
when handling them.  
Do not leave in extremely hot or cold places.  
Do not leave them in extremely humid places.  
Do not let them get wet.  
Do not put things on top of them or twist them.  
Do not hit them.  
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1–Introduction  
Beware of condensation  
Precautions for placement and use  
The operating temperature should be between 0°C and  
40°C (32°F and 104°F).  
If the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place, or used  
after a sudden temperature change, there is a danger of  
condensation; vapor in the air could condense on the internal  
mechanism, making correct operation impossible. To prevent  
this, or if this occurs, let the unit sit for one or two hours at the  
new room temperature before using.  
Do not install in the following types of places. Doing  
so could degrade the sound quality and/or cause  
malfunctions.  
Places with significant vibrations or that are otherwise  
unstable  
Cleaning the unit  
Near windows or other places exposed to direct sunlight  
Near heaters or other extremely hot places  
Extremely cold places  
Use a dry soft cloth to wipe the unit clean. Do not clean the  
unit with a chemically treated cloth or substances such as  
benzene, thinner and alcohol because they might cause  
damage to the surface of the unit.  
Places with bad ventilation or high humidity  
Very dusty locations  
Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat-generating  
electrical device such as a power amplifier.  
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2–Names and Functions of Parts  
3 Cursor control  
Top panel  
Press up to use the §/BROWSE button, down to use the  
/MIC button, left to use the Âbutton and right to  
use the ¯button.  
§/BROWSE button (UP/BROWSE)  
When the Home Screen is open, press this button to  
open the BROWSEscreen.  
When one of the setting screens is open, this moves  
the cursor up on the screen.  
When the Home Screen is open, press and hold this  
button to open the QUICK DELETEpop-up menu.  
/MIC button (DOWN/MIC INPUT)  
When the Home Screen is open, press this button to  
turn input from the built-in microphone or LINE IN  
jack ON/OFF.  
When one of the setting screens is open, this moves  
the cursor down on the screen.  
1 Display  
This shows a variety of information.  
Âbutton (PREVIOUS)  
2 PEAK indicator  
During playback or when stopped, press this button to  
return to skip to the beginning of the previous file.  
This lights if the input signal level is too high.  
When one of the setting screens is open, this moves  
the cursor to the left on the screen.  
On the BROWSEscreen, press this button to return to  
the higher folder level.  
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¯button (NEXT)  
5 button (F FWD)  
During playback or when stopped, press this button to  
skip to the beginning of the next file.  
Press this button to search forward.  
Press briefly to search forward to the end of the current  
file. Each time you press this button, the search speed  
increases.  
When one of the setting screens is open, this moves  
the cursor to the right on the screen.  
On the BROWSEscreen, press this to enter the lower  
folder level.  
Press and hold to search forward continuously for as long  
as the button is pressed. When the end of the current file  
is reached, searching stops there.  
Press during recording to start recording to a new file  
without interruption (track incrementation).  
6
[ª] button (POWER, STOP)  
Use to stop recording and playback, as well as to end  
recording standby.  
4 Ôbutton (REW)  
Press this button to search backward.  
Press during playback to pause playback. Press again  
when paused to stop playback.  
Press briefly to search backward to the beginning of the  
current file. Each time you press this button, the search  
speed increases.  
Use also to respond “NOto a confirmation pop-up  
message that appears during the operation of a setting  
screen.  
Press and hold to search backward continuously for as  
long as the button is pressed. When the beginning of the  
current file is reached, searching stops there.  
Use to return from the FILE INFORMATIONpop-up  
message when using the browse function.  
Press and hold to turn the power ON or put the unit into  
standby.  
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2–Names and Functions of Parts  
recording standby to start recording. When recording, the  
indicator lights.  
7 Ábutton (PLAY)  
When the Home Screen is open, press when stopped to  
start playback.  
Press the Ábutton while pressing and holding this  
button to start overdubbing. (See “Recording the input  
sound with the playback sound (overdubbing)on page  
51.)  
Press during playback to return to a specific time and  
restart playback (flashback function). (See “Jump back a  
set amount and continue playback (flashback)on page  
71.)  
On the DIVIDEscreen, use to execute the division of a file.  
When the METRONOMEscreen is open, press to start and  
stop the metronome.  
9 VALUE (+/–) buttons  
Use these to change setting values. Press + to increase the  
value or to decrease the value.  
Use during operation of a setting screen to confirm the  
selection of an item and to respond “YESto confirmation  
pop-up messages.  
Press + and - buttons at the same time to set it to the  
default value.  
Press this button while pressing and holding the RECORD  
[º] button to start overdubbing. (See “Recording the  
input sound with the playback sound (overdubbing)on  
page 51.)  
0 OUTPUT (+/–) buttons  
Use these to adjust the volume level of the output from  
the built-in speaker or the /LINE OUT jack. When using  
these buttons, the volume level is shown in a pop-up at  
the bottom of the display.  
8 RECORD [º] button/indicator  
Press briefly when stopped to start recording. When  
recording, the indicator lights. When the auto record  
function is ON, press briefly to start recording standby.  
When in recording standby, the indicator blinks.  
Press + to increase the volume or to decrease the  
volume.  
q HOME button  
Press to return to the Home Screen from one of the setting  
screens.  
Press and hold when stopped to enable prerecording (2  
seconds maximum) and start recording standby. When  
in recording standby, the indicator blinks. Press during  
26 TASCAM LR-10  
2–Names and Functions of Parts  
w Trainer buttons  
r KEY button  
In addition to the MENU button, which opens the MENU  
screen, this section has seven buttons that allow direct  
access to various training functions. By using them, you  
can change their settings without having to return to the  
Home Screen each time.  
Press to change the pitch of the playback. Press to cycle  
between the two modes. Use the VALUE (+/) buttons to  
increase/decrease the pitch.  
Adjust the pitch in semitones using the KEYmode.  
Adjust the pitch in cents using the FINETUNEmode.  
For details, see “Changing the keyon page 70.  
e SPEED button  
Press to change the playback speed.  
t TUNER button  
Press to tune the instrument.  
Use the VALUE (+/) buttons to increase/decrease the  
playback speed. For details, see “Changing the speedon  
page 70.  
TASCAM LR-10 27  
2–Names and Functions of Parts  
First, set the tuner mode to AUTOor OSCusing the  
[ª]button (AUTO) and Ábutton (OSC). Then, press the  
TUNER button again and change the setting for the mode  
using the VALUE (+/) button or Á button.  
The cursor starts on the last used item.  
Press this button when one of the setting screens is open  
to return to the MENUscreen.  
Press this button when the MENUscreen is open to return  
to the Home Screen.  
For details, see Chapter 13 “Using the tuneron page 80.  
y EFFECT button  
For details, see “Using the menuon page 37.  
Press briefly to turn the effects ON/OFF. When ON, the FX  
icon appears with light letters on a dark background.  
i BALANCE button  
Press to change the volume level of the playback sound  
and balance playback and input signals.  
Press and hold to open the EFFECTscreen where you can  
make detailed settings.  
Use the VALUE (+/) buttons to increase/decrease the  
playback volume.  
For details, see Chapter 12 “Using the built in effectson  
page 78.  
For details, see “Adjusting the balance between playback  
and input signalson page 63.  
u MENU button  
When the Home Screen is open, press this button to open  
the MENUscreen.  
NOTE  
The BALANCEsetting only affects the volume when MIC or  
LINE is ON (  
), changing the BALANCEvalue has no effect on the  
volume.  
or  
). When MIC or LINE is OFF (  
or  
28 TASCAM LR-10  
2–Names and Functions of Parts  
When the playback area is set to playlist, press this button  
briefly to show the currently selected loop number.  
o METRONOME button  
Press to use the metronome.  
If the loop range has been set, the “ and “ icons will  
appear under the playback position bar.  
Press this button to cycle through the TEMPO, BEATand  
LEVELsettings in order.  
Use the VALUE (+/) buttons to change the selected loop  
number (LOOP 1LOOP 5).  
Use the VALUE (+/) buttons to change the value of each  
setting.  
When the playback area is set to playlist, press and hold  
this button to show the loop screen.  
For details, see Chapter 14 “Using the Metronomeon  
page 82.  
p LOOP button  
When the playback area is not set to playlist, press this  
button briefly to set the IN point (loop playback starting  
point) at the current location. Press briefly again to set the  
OUT point (loop playback ending point) and start loop  
playback.  
Press the Âbutton designate the IN point, and press  
the ¯button to designate the OUT point. You can press  
the Â/¯button again to change the IN/OUT point.  
Use the Áand Ô/buttons to find the location in  
the track where you want to set each point.  
Press briefly again to turn the loop playback function OFF.  
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2–Names and Functions of Parts  
For details, see “Using loop playback (standard mode)on  
page 72 and “Using loop playback with the playliston  
page 73.  
Right side panel  
Left side panel  
d
/LINE OUT jack  
Connect headphones here or connect a stereo mini-jack  
cable from here to the line input jack of another audio  
device.  
f INPUT volume  
a USB port  
Use to adjust the input level of the built-in microphones  
or LINE IN jack signal.  
Use this port to connect the unit to a computer using the  
included USB cable. (See “Connecting with a computeron  
page 46.)  
g LINE IN jack  
Use this stereo 3.5-mm (1/8”) mini jack to connect another  
audio device.  
s REMOTE jack  
Connect a TASCAM RC-3F foot switch (sold separately),  
which is designed for use with this unit, to this 2.5-mm  
TRS jack.  
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2–Names and Functions of Parts  
Front panel  
Rear panel  
h DC IN 5V jack  
j Built-in stereo microphone (L/R)  
Connect a TASCAM PS-P520 AC adaptor (sold separately),  
which is designed for the power requirements of this unit.  
This is an electret condenser stereo microphone. To use  
this microphone as the input source, set INPUTto MICon  
the INPUT SETTINGscreen.  
k Built-in mono speaker  
Use this built-in speaker for monitoring.  
This speaker is disabled when headphones are connected,  
when recording and when in recording standby.  
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2–Names and Functions of Parts  
Install batteries (2 AA) in this compartment to power the  
unit. (See “Using AA batterieson page 42.)  
Bottom panel  
z SD card slot  
Use to insert and remove SD cards. (See “Inserting and  
removing SD cardson page 39.)  
l Battery compartment cover  
; Battery compartment  
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2–Names and Functions of Parts  
: Loop playback  
Home Screen  
3 Key adjustment status  
This shows whether key adjustment is ON or OFF.  
: Key adjustment OFF  
The following information appears on the display when the  
Home Screen is open.  
: Key adjustment ON  
4 Effect ON/OFF status  
This shows whether the effects are ON or OFF.  
: Built-in effects OFF  
: Built-in effects ON  
5 MIC/LINE input ON/OFF status  
These icons show whether the built-in mic and LINE IN  
jack inputs are ON or OFF.  
1 Playback speed status  
: Built-in microphones OFF  
: Built-in microphones ON  
: Line input OFF  
Depending on the playback speed setting, the icon  
appears as follows.  
Normal playback  
speed  
110–150% speed  
50–90% speed  
: Line input ON  
6 Power supply status  
When the unit is being operated on battery power, a  
battery (  
The amount of remaining battery charge is shown by the  
number of bars in the icon ( ).  
) icon is shown.  
2 Loop playback/repeat playback setting status  
Depending on the setting, the icon appears as follows.  
,
,
: Single playback  
: Repeat playback of one song  
: Repeat playback of all songs  
TASCAM LR-10 33  
 
2–Names and Functions of Parts  
When almost no battery charge is remaining, the empty  
9 Playback interval  
battery (  
) icon blinks. When this happens, the unit will  
This shows the loop playback IN point (starting point) and  
OUT point (ending point) settings.  
soon switch to standby.  
When using a TASCAM PS-P520 AC adaptor (sold  
When a starting point is set, the “ icon appears at the  
corresponding position beneath the playback position  
bar.  
separately) or USB bus power, the AC (  
) icon is shown.  
NOTE  
When an ending point is set, the “ icon appears at the  
corresponding position beneath the playback position  
bar.  
Even when some battery charge is remaining, a “Battery  
Lowpop-up message might appear if you try to start  
recording or another operation that requires a lot of power.  
0 File information  
7 Recorder operation status  
This shows the name of the file being played back. If  
an MP3 file has ID3 tag information, that information is  
shown instead.  
Depending on the recorder operation status, one of the  
following icons appears.  
ª
Stopped  
Paused  
NOTE  
π
Á
Playing back  
Searching forward  
Searching backward  
Skipping to the beginning of the next file  
Skipping to the beginning of the previous file  
ID3 tag information is title and artist name information that  
can be stored in an MP3 file.  
Ô
¯
Â
q Playback area  
This shows the currently selected playback area.  
ALL  
All files in the MUSIC folder  
8 Playback position  
FOLDER All files in the selected folder  
This bar shows the current playback position. As playback  
proceeds, the darkened bar extends from the left.  
P.LIST All files added to the playlist  
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2–Names and Functions of Parts  
w Elapsed time  
Recording screen  
This shows the elapsed time of the currently playing file  
(hours: minutes: seconds).  
When recording or when in recording standby, the screen  
appears as follows.  
e Remaining time  
This shows the remaining time of the currently playing file  
(hours: minutes: seconds).  
r Playback file number/total number of files  
This shows the total number of files in the playback area  
and the current file number.  
t Level meter  
When MIC or LINE is ON (  
or  
), this shows the  
volume level of the input signals.  
1 Playback speed status  
If the input level becomes too high, an indicator appears  
briefly at the right end of the meter.  
Depending on the playback speed setting, the icon  
appears as follows. The recording speed, however, cannot  
be changed.  
When MIC or LINE input is OFF (  
appears here.  
or  
), OFF  
Normal playback speed  
110–150% speed  
50–90% speed  
2 Prerecord or auto record function status  
When prerecording is enabled and the unit is in recording  
standby, “PRE”(  
When the auto record function is enabled and the unit is  
recording, “A.REC( )appears here.  
) appears here.  
TASCAM LR-10 35  
 
2–Names and Functions of Parts  
3 Key adjustment status  
9 Level meter  
This shows whether key adjustment is ON or OFF. Key  
adjustment is disabled during recording  
When MIC or LINE is ON (  
volume level of the input signals.  
or  
), this shows the  
: Key adjustment OFF  
When MIC or LINE is OFF (  
here.  
or  
), OFFappears  
4 Recorder operation status  
Depending on the recorder operation status, one of the  
following icons appears.  
Menu structure  
ª
π
º
Recording standby  
Paused  
Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen. The menu  
contains the following items  
Recording  
Menu item  
INFORMATION  
PLAYLIST  
Function  
Pages  
5 Recording capacity  
View information about files, See on page 88.  
the SD card and the system.  
Edit the playlist.  
Make playback interval and  
repeat playback settings.  
Make input settings  
This shows the amount of the current SD card’s total  
capacity that is used. As the amount of remaining capacity  
decreases, the darkened bar extends from the left.  
See on page 67.  
See on page 64.  
PLAYMODE  
6 File name  
See on page 48.  
See on page 53.  
INPUT SETTING  
AUTO REC  
This shows the name of the file that is being recorded.  
Make automatic recording  
function settings.  
7 Elapsed recording time  
This shows the elapsed time of the file being recorded  
(hours: minutes: seconds).  
Divide a file.  
Make file name settings.  
Make settings related to us-  
ing a foot switch as a remote  
control.  
See on page 55.  
See on page 85.  
See on page 87.  
DIVIDE  
FILE NAME  
8 Remaining recording time  
FOOT SW  
This shows the remaining amount of recording time  
available (hours: minutes: seconds) on the current SD card  
Make various unit settings.  
See on page 83.  
SETUP  
Make date and time settings See on page 45.  
DATE/TIME  
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2–Names and Functions of Parts  
Using the menu  
This example shows how to use the menu to change the  
repeat function.  
1. Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.  
4. Use the VALUE (+/–) buttons to change the setting.  
2. Use the §/BROWSE and /MIC buttons to select the  
desired menu item, and press the Ábutton or ¯  
button to open that setting screen.  
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary for the other items.  
6. Press the MENU button to return to the MENUscreen.  
Press the HOME button to return to the Home Screen.  
3. Use the §/BROWSE and /MIC buttons to select the  
desired setting item. (When selected, the “:” becomes  
” and the setting value appears as light letters on a  
dark background.)  
TASCAM LR-10 37  
 
2–Names and Functions of Parts  
VALUE (+/-) buttons  
Basic operations  
Use to change value of the selected item.  
Use the following buttons to use the setting screens.  
RECORD [º] button  
On the DIVIDEscreen, use to execute the division of a file.  
MENU button  
Press to open the MENUscreen. Press when the MENU  
screen is open to return to the Home Screen.  
Ábutton  
Use this button to move from the MENUscreen to  
the selected setting screen, and to select “YESon a  
confirmation pop-up message.  
HOME button  
When any of the setting screens is open, press the HOME  
button to return to the Home Screen.  
[ª] Button  
Use to respond “NOto a pop-up confirmation message.  
§/BROWSE and /MIC buttons  
Use this button to move the cursor (change the  
highlighted item) and to change the value of the selected  
item.  
Use this also to return from the FILEINFORMATIONpop-  
up message when using the browse function.  
¯button  
Use this button to move from the MENUscreen to the  
selected setting screen, to move the cursor (change the  
highlighted item) right on a setting screen and to open a  
folder on the BROWSEscreen.  
Âbutton  
Use this button to move the cursor (change the  
highlighted item) left on a setting screen and to close the  
open folder on the BROWSEscreen.  
38 TASCAM LR-10  
 
3–Preparation  
2. Insert the SD card into the SD card slot in the back of  
the battery compartment in the direction shown in the  
illustration until it clicks into the place.  
Inserting and removing SD cards  
Inserting an SD card  
The SD card slot is inside the battery compartment on the  
bottom of the case. Insert the SD card here.  
NOTE  
An SD card is already in the unit when it is purchased. You can  
use this SD card as is for recording and playback. There is no  
need to reinsert it.  
1. Remove the battery compartment cover. If there are  
batteries in the compartment, confirm that the unit  
power is OFF and then remove them.  
3. Insert the card and close the cover.  
If you are using batteries, insert them first before closing  
the cover  
TASCAM LR-10 39  
 
3–Preparation  
Removing an SD card  
Press the inserted SD card in slightly to eject it.  
Preparing an SD card for use  
To use an SD card with this unit, you must format it by using  
this unit first.  
1. Confirm that an SD card is inserted, and press and hold  
the  
[ª] button on the top panel of the unit to turn  
the power ON.  
2. If a new card or a card that was formatted by a different  
device has been inserted in the unit, the following pop-  
up message appears.  
CAUTION  
Do not remove the SD card from the unit when it is  
connected to a computer by USB.  
SD cards that meet SD/SDHC standards can be used with  
this unit.  
A list of SD cards that have been verified to work with this  
unit is posted on the TASCAM website (http://www.tascam.  
com/).  
3. Press the Ábutton to start formatting.  
Remove the SD card if you do not wish to format it.  
CAUTION  
Formatting will erase all the data on the card.  
4. After formatting completes, the Home Screen opens.  
You can also reformat a card with this unit at any time.  
40 TASCAM LR-10  
 
3–Preparation  
Card write protection  
SD cards have write-protection switches that prevent new  
data from being written to them.  
CAUTION  
When formatting, use a TASCAM PS-P520 AC adaptor (sold  
separately), USB bus power or confirm that the batteries have  
sufficient remaining power.  
Special cases  
If you insert an SD card that has been formatted by a device  
other than another LR-10, the FORMAT ERRORscreen will  
appear. In this case, format the card to use it with this unit.  
SD cards that have been formatted by a TASCAM DR series  
device, however, are compatible with this model.  
Unprotected  
Protected  
If you slide the protect switch to the “LOCKposition, file  
recording and editing will not be possible. Move the switch to  
the unlocked position in order to record, erase and otherwise  
edit data on the card.  
If the system file or another important file has been  
accidentally erased from the SD card when accessing it  
from a computer, the following pop-up screen appears.  
In this case, press the Ábutton to format the card again.  
TASCAM LR-10 41  
 
3–Preparation  
When using AA batteries, set the type of battery in order  
to allow the unit to accurately show the amount of power  
remaining and determine whether enough power is available  
for proper operation. (See “Setting the battery typeon page  
83.)  
Powering the unit  
This unit can be powered by two AA batteries, USB bus power  
or a TASCAM PS-P520 AC adaptor (sold separately).  
This unit can use either alkaline or nickel-metal hydride  
(NiMH) batteries.  
CAUTION  
Manganese batteries cannot be used with this unit.  
Using AA batteries  
This unit cannot recharge Ni-MH batteries. Use a commer-  
cially-available recharger.  
As described in the “Inserting and removing SD cardssection  
above, this unit has a battery compartment in the bottom.  
Insert 2 AA batteries into this compartment, aligning them  
correctly with the plus/minus indications inside, and then  
close the compartment cover.  
The included alkaline batteries are provided for confirming  
the operation of the unit and might not last very long.  
Using USB bus power  
Connect the unit with a computer using the included USB  
cable as shown in the illustration below.  
computer  
USB  
The USBSELECTscreen appears if the power is ON when you  
make the USB connection or if you turn the power ON after  
making the USB connection. This screen allows you to set  
42 TASCAM LR-10  
 
3–Preparation  
whether to use USB bus power (BUS POWER) or to connect  
the unit’s storage to the computer (STORAGE).  
Using an AC adaptor (sold separately)  
Connect a TASCAM PS-P520 AC adaptor (sold separately),  
which is designed for the power requirements of this unit, to  
the DC IN 5V jack as shown in the illustration.  
Use the §/BROWSE button or /MIC button to select BUS  
POWERand press the Ábutton to provide power from the  
computer USB port and open the Home Screen.  
TACAM  
AC outlet  
PS-P520  
(sold separately)  
DC plug  
CAUTION  
Connect this unit and the computer directly. Operation using  
a USB hub cannot be assured.  
NOTE  
If you connect to a computer by USB, power will be supplied  
from the USB bus even if batteries are also in the unit.  
CAUTION  
Never use any adaptor other than the TASCAM PS-P520 AC  
adaptor (sold separately), because it is designed for the power  
requirements of this unit. Use of a different adaptor could  
cause malfunction, fire or electric shock.  
NOTE  
If batteries are installed and the AC adaptor is connected,  
power will be supplied from the AC adaptor.  
TASCAM LR-10 43  
 
3–Preparation  
Startup and shutdown  
®
CAUTION  
Turn the volume of any monitoring system that is connected  
to this unit down completely before turning the unit’s  
power ON or putting it into standby. Do not wear connected  
headphones when turning the unit’s power ON or putting it  
into standby. Failure to follow these precautions could cause  
noise, which might damage speakers or harm your hearing.  
Startup Screen  
Home Screen  
Setting the power to standby  
When the power is ON, press and hold the  
until the INSTRUMENTAL TRAINER/RECORDERscreen  
[ª] button  
appears.  
Turning the power on  
When the unit is in standby mode, press and hold the  
[ª]  
button until the TASCAM LR-10startup screen opens.  
The Home Screen opens after the unit completes startup.  
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3–Preparation  
USB bus power or an AC adaptor. When using batteries, we  
recommend that you replace or recharge them before they  
completely lose power.  
Setting the date and time  
Using its internal clock, this unit remembers the date and time  
when a file is recorded.  
1
Press the MENU key to open the MENUScreen.  
2
Use the §/BROWSE and /MIC buttons to select  
DATE/TIME, and press the Áor ¯button.  
3
4
Use the Â/¯buttons to move the cursor, and use  
the VALUE (+/–) buttons to change values.  
Press the Ábutton to confirm the change and return  
to the MENU screen.  
NOTE  
You can set the unit to automatically add the date and time to  
file names. (See “Setting the file name formaton page 85.)  
CAUTION  
The date and time setting can only be maintained for a  
few minutes when the unit is not powered by batteries,  
TASCAM LR-10 45  
 
4–Connecting  
Connecting monitoring equipment  
Connecting with a computer  
By connecting this unit with a computer, you can transfer  
(copy) audio files (WAV or MP3 format) on the computer to  
the SD card in the unit, as well as erase files and work with  
folders on the card from the computer.  
Headphones  
Use the included USB cable to connect the USB port of this  
unit to a USB port on the computer.  
computer  
USB  
Powered monitor speakers or  
amplifier and speakers  
Connect headphones or a monitoring system (such as  
powered speakers or an amplifier and speakers) to this unit’s  
/LINE OUT jack.  
When connected, the USB SELECTpop-up screen appears  
on the unit.  
CAUTION  
Before connecting headphones, use the OUTPUT (–) button  
to minimize the volume. Failure to do so could cause the  
sudden output of loud sounds, which might lead to hearing  
damage or other harm.  
To exchange data with the computer, use the §/BROWSE or  
/MIC button to select STORAGEand press the Ábutton.  
USB connectedpop-up screen appears on the screen.  
(Select BUS POWERto power the unit from the computer USB  
bus.)  
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4–Connecting  
Connecting an instrument  
This unit appears on the computer screen as an external drive  
named LR-10.  
In addition to the built-in microphone, this unit has a line in  
jack (stereo mini-jack) on its right side panel to which you can  
connect the outputs of keyboards and other instruments, as  
well as audio devices.  
Keyboard  
The LR-10 drive contains MUSIC and UTILITY folders.  
Disconnecting from a computer  
After using the correct procedures to dismount the LR-10  
drive from your computer, disconnect the USB cable. The unit  
should automatically turn off.  
Please refer to the operation manual for your computer  
system for instructions about the correct procedures for  
dismounting an external drive.  
NOTE  
You can apply the built-in effects to sound input by the  
connected instrument and play along to a song playing  
back on the unit or its metronome.  
To use an electric guitar or bass with this unit, connect the  
instrument first to an effect pedal or other device that has  
a headphones/line level output.  
TASCAM LR-10 47  
 
5–Recording  
This unit can record a performance through the built-in mic or  
from a keyboard or similar instrument that is connected to the  
LINE IN jack. The audio file format used for recording is always  
44.1 kHz, 16-bit WAV.  
In addition, this unit can also mix the input signal and an  
audio file that is playing back and record both together  
(overdubbing).  
This screen has the following setting items.  
Use the §/BROWSE and /MIC buttons to select the  
desired item. (When selected, the “:becomes “”  
and the setting value appears as light letters on a dark  
background.) Use the VALUE (+/–) buttons to change the  
setting value.  
Setting the location where recorded  
files are saved  
The GAIN, TYPE, LOW CUTand LEVEL CTRLitems only  
You can set the location where recorded files are saved. (See  
“Folder operationson page 59.)  
function when INPUTis set to MIC  
.
INPUT:  
If you do not set a destination, files will be saved directly in  
the MUSIC folder.  
Set the input source to microphone (MIC) or line (LINE).  
The default setting is MIC  
.
When MICis selected, sets the input source as the built-in  
microphones.  
Setting the input functions  
When LINEis selected, sets the source as the line level  
signal input to the right side panel LINE IN jack (stereo  
mini-jack).  
1
2
Press the MENU button to open the MENUScreen.  
Use the §/BROWSE and /MIC buttons to select  
INPUT SETTING, and press the Áor ¯button to  
open the INPUT SETTINGscreen.  
GAIN:  
Set the built-in microphones input sensitivity as HIGH  
,
MID, or LOW  
.
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5–Recording  
The factory default setting is MID  
.
NOTE  
Change it to HIGHif the input level is too low and to LOWif  
the input level is too high.  
Try using one of the low cut filter settings when recording  
outdoors or another place where the unwanted sound of  
wind is being recorded.  
TYPE:  
When recording live performances and in other situa-  
tions where unexpected loud sounds might occur, set  
this function to LMTto prevent input clipping and allow  
recording without distortion.  
Set the built-in microphones to STEREOor MONO. The  
factory setting is STEREO  
.
If you select MONO, the left and right channels are  
combined into the same signal.  
Use the LR-10’s built-in effects as necessary on the input  
source signal. (See “Using the built-in effectson page 78.)  
LOW CUT:  
The factory default setting of the low cut filter is OFF, but  
you can also select 40Hz, 80Hzor 120Hzas the cut-off  
frequency for a low cut filter.  
Adjusting the input level  
LEVEL CTRL:  
Use this to set the level control function.  
You can adjust the level of the mic/line input.  
Use the INPUT volume control on the right side panel to  
adjust the input level of the built-in microphones or the LINE  
IN jack.  
Set it to AUTOto have the LR-10 automatically adjust the  
input gain according to the input level. Loud sounds and  
quiet sounds are both adjusted to the same level.  
Set it to LMTto have the LR-10 automatically limit the  
input gain so that input level of loud sounds is reduced to  
prevent distortion.  
The factory default setting is OFF  
.
3
Press the HOME button to return to the Home Screen.  
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5–Recording  
The PEAK indicator to the right of the display lights red  
just before the recording level begins to distort. Play the  
instrument or start playback on the connected device, and  
input the loudest volume you intend to record. Set the INPUT  
level as high as possible without making the PEAK indicator  
light red, and set the INPUT level as high as possible without  
making the PEAK indicator light red.  
When recording starts, the RECORD [º] button indicator  
lights and the display shows the elapsed and remaining  
recording times.  
CAUTION  
Press and hold the RECORD [º] button to enable the  
pre-record function and put the unit into recording  
standby. The RECORD [º] button indicator blinks when in  
recording standby. (See “Recording a few seconds before  
pushing the record button (pre-recording)on page 51.)  
In order to hear through headphones the sound that you are  
recording from the built-in microphones or the line in jack,  
the mic/line input must be ON (  
or  
). If the input is  
off ( or ), press the /MIC button to turn it ON (  
or  
).  
2. Press the  
[ª] button to stop recording.  
The input can be turned ON/OFF during recording.  
To pause recording, press the RECORD [º] button. To  
resume recording to the same file, press the RECORD [º]  
button again.  
Recording  
Press the  
[ª] button after pausing to complete the  
Before following these procedures, adjust the input level and  
open the Home Screen.  
creation of an audio file with the music recorded up to the  
moment that recording was paused.  
1. Press the RECORD [º] button briefly to start ordinary  
recording.  
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5–Recording  
TIP  
Recording a few seconds before  
pushing the record button (pre-  
recording)  
Use this function in combination with the auto-recording  
function to record without missing the beginning of a  
performance.  
The unit can capture up to 2 seconds of input signal during  
recording standby, allowing recording to start before the  
RECORD [º] button is pushed.  
NOTE  
If the unit was put into recording standby less than 2 seconds  
before this function is used, recording will start from the time  
when recording standby was enabled.  
1. Press and hold the RECORD [º] button briefly to start  
recording standby. The RECORD [º] button indicator  
blinks, and the PRE (  
) icon appears on the display.  
Recording the input sound with the  
playback sound (overdubbing)  
2. Press the RECORD [º] button again briefly to start  
recording. Input signal is recorded starting up to 2  
seconds before the button was pushed.  
You can combine the input signal with the signal from an  
already recorded file being played back to record a new file.  
For example, you could record a new instrument part over an  
existing track.  
The RECORD [º] button indicator lights when recording.  
3. Press the  
[ª] button to stop recording.  
To pause recording, press the RECORD [º] button. To  
resume recording to the same file, press the RECORD [º]  
button again.  
NOTE  
When overdubbing, You cannot use the auto-record or  
manual file incrementation functions.  
Press the  
[ª] button after pausing to complete the  
You cannot pause during overdubbing. (The RECORD [º]  
button does not respond if pushed.)  
creation of an audio file with the music recorded up to the  
moment that recording was paused.  
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5–Recording  
4. Press the Ábutton while pressing and holding the  
TIP  
RECORD [º] button to begin overdubbing.  
Using the overdubbing function, you can record over the  
same file multiple times, allowing you to use this unit as a  
simple multitrack recorder.  
CAUTION  
If you press and hold the RECORD [º] button long , the unit  
will be put in recording standby with the pre-record function  
enabled, and overdubbing will not be possible.  
Overdubbing  
1. Use the Âbutton, ¯ button or the BROWSEscreen  
to select the file that you want to overdub.  
5. When overdubbing starts, the RECORD [º] button  
indicator lights, and the elapsed and remaining  
recording times are shown on the recording screen.  
In addition, the name of the file being played back is  
shown next to the play icon and above the name of the  
file being recorded.  
2. Press the Ábutton to start playback and begin playing  
the instrument. Check the balance between the levels  
of the playback and instrument sounds.  
3. Use the INPUT volume to adjust the input volume  
level so that the PEAK indicator does not light. Press  
the BALANCE button to show the BALANCE item, and  
use the VALUE (+/–) buttons to adjust the level of the  
playback sound. The range is from “0” (minimum) to  
20” (maximum), and the default value is “20.  
If no file that can be played back has been selected, the  
following pop-up message appears.  
NOTE  
The BALANCEsetting only affects the volume when MIC or  
LINE is ON (  
), changing the BALANCEvalue has no effect on the  
volume.  
or  
). When MIC or LINE is OFF (  
or  
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6. Press the  
[ª] button to stop recording.  
Starting and pausing recording  
automatically (AUTO REC)  
5. Press the §/BROWSE or /MIC button to select the  
STARTLEVELitem.  
This unit can be set to automatically start and pause recording  
in response to the level of the input signal.  
6. Use the VALUE (+/–) buttons to set the input signal  
1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen.  
detection level to -6dB, -12dB(default value), -24dBor  
-48dB  
.
2. Use the §/BROWSE and /MIC buttons to select the  
AUTO REC menu item, and press the Áor ¯ button  
to open the AUTO RECscreen.  
7. After completing the setting, press the HOME button to  
return to the Home Screen.  
3. Use the §/BROWSE and /MIC buttons to select the  
8. Press the RECORD [º] button to start recording standby  
MODEitem.  
and RECORD [º] button indicator blinks.  
4. Use the VALUE (+/-) buttons to set it to ON  
.
Press and hold the RECORD [º] button to enable the  
pre-record function and put the unit into recording  
standby.  
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5–Recording  
Recording starts automatically when the input signal level  
exceeds the detection level set using the STARTLEVEL  
item.  
Track incrementation  
You can start recording to a new file without interruption  
manually. If a file reaches the maximum size (2GB), the unit  
will also automatically start recording to a new file. In both  
cases, the original file is saved and no gap occurs in the  
recording.  
Recording stops automatically and the unit returns to  
recording standby when the input signal level stays below  
the detection level set using the STARTLEVELitem for five  
or more seconds and RECORD [º] indicator blinks.  
TIP  
Manual track incrementation during  
recording  
Use this function in combination with the pre-recording  
function to record without missing the beginning of a  
performance.  
At any time during recording, you can manually start a new  
file and continue recording easily.  
NOTE  
1. Press the ¯button during recording.  
When AUTORECis ON, unlike usual, pressing the RECORD [º]  
button briefly does not start recording, but does put the unit  
into recording standby.  
CAUTION  
A new file cannot be created if the total number of files and  
folders would exceed 5000.  
9. You can press the  
[ª] button if you want to stop a  
recording that has started automatically.  
Files shorter than two seconds cannot be created.  
If the name of a newly created file would be the same as  
that of an existing file, the number at the end of the name  
is increased to give the new file a unique name.  
CAUTION  
When overdubbing, the auto-recording function cannot be  
used.  
When overdubbing, the track incrementation function  
cannot be used.  
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5–Recording  
3. Use the §/BROWSE and / MIC buttons to select the  
DIVIDEmenu item, and press the Ábutton or ¯  
button to open the DIVIDEscreen.  
NOTE  
When a new file is created, the number at the end of the name  
is increased.  
Automatic track incrementation by file size  
If a file reaches the maximum size (2 GB) during recording,  
the unit will automatically start recording to a new file. The  
original file is saved and no gap occurs in the recording.  
4. Use the Ôand button to determine where the  
CAUTION  
file will be divided, and press the RECORD [º] button.  
A new file cannot be created if the total number of files and  
folders would exceed 5000.  
The following pop-up message appears.  
NOTE  
If the recording time is 24 hours or more, it will be displayed  
as 23:59:59.  
5. Press the Ábutton to divide the file.  
Dividing files (DIVIDE)  
Press the  
[ª] button to cancel division and return to  
You can split a recorded file into two files at any position you  
like.  
the DIVIDEscreen.  
1. Use the Âbutton, ¯button, or BROWSEscreen to  
select the file that you want to divide.  
2. Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.  
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5–Recording  
NOTE  
Recording duration  
The table below shows the approximate amount of recording  
time possible on SD/SDHC cards of different capacities.  
When the DIVIDEscreen is open, you can press the Á  
button and set the divide position while playing the track.  
After dividing a file, two new files with “_aand “_b”  
added to the end of the original file name are created. For  
example if the original filename is “LR0000_0000.wavthen  
the new files will be named “LR0000_0000_a.wav(the  
recording before the division point) and “LR0000_0000_  
b.wav(the recording after the division point).  
SD/SDHC card capacity  
1 GB  
2 GB  
4 GB  
8 GB  
Approximate  
recording time  
(hours: minutes)  
1: 41  
3 : 22  
6 : 44  
13 : 28  
The recording times shown above are estimates. They  
might differ depending on the SD/SDHC card being used.  
CAUTION  
MP3 files cannot be divided.  
The recording times shown above are not continuous  
recording times, but rather they are the total possible  
recording times for the SD/SDHC card.  
Division is not possible if the SD card has insufficient open  
space.  
Division is not possible if the file name would become  
more than 200 characters long.  
This unit only records in 44.1 kHz, 16-bit WAV format.  
Division is not possible if a file that already exists has the  
same name as the name that would be given to a new file  
created by division.  
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6–Working with Files and Folders (BROWSE screen)  
On the Browse Screen, you can view the contents of the  
MUSIC Folder, which contains the audio files on the SD card.  
BROWSE screen navigation  
On this screen, you can also play and erase selected audio  
files, create folders, add tracks to the playlist and so on. (See  
“Playliston page 67.)  
On the BROWSEscreen, folders and music files appear in  
a hierarchical structure much like they would appear on a  
computer. Folders can only be used to two levels.  
TIP  
Use the §/BROWSE and /MIC buttons to select files and  
folders.  
If you connect this unit with a computer by USB or connect  
the SD card directly with a computer, you can change the  
folder structure within the MUSIC Folder and erase files in it  
using the computer. Furthermore, you can change file names  
from the computer.  
When a folder is selected, press the ¯button to show  
the contents of that folder.  
When a file or folder is selected, press the Âkey to exit  
the currently open folder and go to a higher level in the  
folder structure.  
To open the BROWSEscreen, from the Home Screen, press the  
§/BROWSE button.  
When a file or folder is selected, press the Ákey to open  
the pop-up window.  
Icons on the BROWSE screen  
When you open the BROWSEscreen, the contents of the folder  
that contains the file that was selected on the Home Screen  
are shown.  
The icons that appear on the BROWSEScreen have the  
following meanings.  
MUSIC folder (  
)
The MUSIC Folder is the highest (root) level folder in the  
hierarchy shown on the BROWSEScreen.  
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PLAY  
Play the file and reopen the Home Screen. If the playback  
Audio file (  
)
This icon appears before the names of audio files.  
area is set to “FOLDER, the playback area becomes the  
folder that contains that file.  
Folder (  
)
This icon shows folders that contain subfolders.  
INFO  
Show information (date, time and size) about the selected  
Folder (  
)
This icon shows folders that do not contain subfolders.  
file. Press the Ábutton again or press the  
[ª] button  
to return to the BROWSEscreen.  
Open folder (  
)
The contents of the folder marked with this icon are  
currently shown on the screen.  
File operations  
ADD LIST  
Select the desired audio file on the BROWSEscreen, and press  
the Ábutton to open the following pop-up menu.  
Add the selected file to the playlist. (See “Playliston page  
67.)  
DELETE  
A message appears to confirm that you want to delete the  
selected file. Press the Ábutton to delete the file and the  
[ª] button to cancel deletion.  
Use the §/BROWSE and /MIC buttons to select the desired  
item, and press the Ábutton to execute one of the following  
operations.  
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CANCEL  
No operation is conducted on the selected file and the  
pop-up menu closes.  
SELECT  
Return to the Home Screen and select the first file in  
the folder. This folder becomes the new playback area  
regardless of the previous playback area setting.  
When recording, files are created in the folder selected  
Folder operations  
using this operation.  
CREATE  
Select the desired folder on the BROWSEscreen, and press the  
A pop-up appears to confirm that you want to create a  
new folder.  
Ábutton to open the following pop-up menu.  
Use the §/BROWSE and /MIC buttons to select the desired  
item, and press the Ábutton to execute one of the following  
operations.  
Press the Ábutton to create a new folder, or press the  
[ª] button to cancel the operation.  
However, if you try to create a new folder inside a second  
level subfolder the Layer too Deepmessage appears  
and the folder is not made.  
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6–Working with Files and Folders (BROWSE screen)  
ALL DEL  
Delete the selected playback file  
(QUICK DELETE)  
A pop-up message appears to confirm that you want to  
delete all the files in the selected folder at once.  
Use the following procedure to conveniently delete the  
currently selected playback file.  
1. On the Home Screen, press and hold the §/BROWSE  
button to open the QUICK DELETEscreen.  
Press the Ábutton to erase the files, or press the  
button to cancel the operation.  
[ª]  
2. Press the Ábutton again to confirm deletion, or press  
the  
[ª] button to cancel.  
NOTE  
You cannot erase read-only files or files that are not  
recognized by this unit.  
CANCEL  
No operation is conducted and the selected folder is left  
as is.  
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7–Playback  
When the Home Screen is open , use Á, Â, ¯and other  
buttons to operate the unit in the same way you would use a  
CD player or other audio playback device.  
Stopping playback  
When the Home Screen is open and a track is playing back,  
press the [ª] button to stop playback at the current  
position (pause).  
When the Home Screen is not open, however, these buttons  
have different functions.  
Before using the following procedures, insert an SD card that  
has been formatted by this unit and that contains audio files  
that the unit can playback.  
Press the  
the file.  
[ª] button again to return to the beginning of  
NOTE  
Selecting a file  
SD cards that have been formatted by a TASCAM DR series  
device can also be used with this unit.  
During playback or when stopped, use the Âand ¯  
buttons to select a file.  
Press the Âbutton to skip to the previous file.  
Playback  
Press the ¯ button to skip to the next file.  
When the unit is stopped, press the Á button to start  
playback.  
Only files in the playback area can be played. (See “Using the  
PLAY MODE screen to set the playback areaon page 6.)  
The song name, file number and other information for the  
currently playing file are shown on the display.  
NOTE  
Only files in the playback area can be played.  
The ªicon appears on the display when playback is stopped  
at the beginning of a track, and the πicon appears when  
playback is stopped in the middle of a track (paused).  
You can also choose files for playback by name on the  
BROWSEscreen.  
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7–Playback  
Searching forward and backward  
Adjusting the playback volume  
During playback or when stopped (or paused), press and hold  
the Ô/button to search backward/forward. Release  
the button to return to the previous state.  
Use the OUTPUT (+/–) buttons to adjust the volume level  
output from the built-in speaker or the /LINE OUT jack.  
While being adjusted, the volume level is shown in a pop-up  
at the bottom of the display.  
Use the CUE/REVSPEEDitem on the SETUPscreen to set the  
search speed. (See “System settings (SETUP)on page 83.)  
Press the Ô/button briefly to search backward/  
forward to the beginning/end of the file.  
Press the same button again briefly to change the search  
speed. The speed options are: x2, x5, x10, x20, x40 and x120.  
NOTE  
If you turn the MIC/LINE input off, the playback level returns  
to its original level.  
NOTE  
Searching backward/forward continues only until the  
beginning/end of the current file. Searching will not continue  
into the previous or next file even if you continue to hold the  
button.  
If the MIC/LINE input is on, and you have used the BALANCE  
button to lower the volume of the playback (BALANCE  
)
to overdub an audio file, when you play back that file, the  
playback monitoring level will be lower than it was when  
recording. In this case, use the BALANCE button to set  
BALANCEto its maximum.  
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7–Playback  
Disabling the MIC/LINE input  
Adjusting the balance between  
playback and input signals  
When you want to listen to just the playback signal, you can  
disable the MIC/LINE input to prevent any unwanted noise.  
You can adjust the balance between the input sound of an  
instrument being played and the playback sound of a file.  
If you want to disable the MIC/LINE input (built-in  
microphones or LINE IN jack), press the/MIC button when  
the Home Screen is open so that the MIC or LINE icon appears  
Use the INPUT volume to adjust the level of the input signal,  
and press the BALANCE button to open the BALANCEitem  
and adjust the level of the playback signal.  
as dark letters on a light background (  
or  
).  
Press the /MIC button again to enable the MIC/LINE input.  
The MIC/LINEicon appears as light letters on a dark  
background (  
or  
) when input is enabled.  
NOTE  
If you turn the MIC/LINE input off (  
in the level meter area.  
or  
), OFFappears  
Adjust the volume of the playback sound using the VALUE  
(+/–) buttons. The range is from “0(minimum) to “20  
(maximum), and the default value is “20.  
NOTE  
The BALANCEsetting only affects the volume when MIC or  
LINE is ON (  
), changing the BALANCEvalue has no effect on the  
volume.  
or  
). When MIC or LINE is OFF (  
or  
When the MIC/LINE input is off (  
or  
), the BALANCE  
setting is canceled and the playback level returns to its  
original setting.  
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8–Playback Area and Playlist  
On the Home Screen, use the Âor ¯ button to select  
a file from the current “playback areato play. You can set the  
playback area that includes the files that can be selected. If  
the card contains a large number of files, for example, setting  
a limited playback area can make file selection easier. On the  
PLAY MODEscreen, you can set the playback area to all files,  
the current folder or the playlist. You can also use the BROWSE  
screen to set the desired folder as the playback area.  
3. Select the AREAitem so that its setting value appears as  
light letters on a dark background.  
4. Use the VALUE (+/–) buttons to select one of the  
following playback areas.  
NOTE  
On the BROWSEscreen, you can also choose any file on the  
card for playback regardless of the playback area setting.  
ALL FILES  
Allow playback of all the files in the MUSIC folder on the SD  
card.  
Using the PLAY MODE screen to set  
the playback area  
FOLDER  
Allow playback of all the files in the folder that contains the  
currently selected file.  
Follow these procedures to set the playback area on the PLAY  
MODEscreen.  
PLAYLIST  
Allow playback of the files in the playlist. (See “Playliston  
page 67.)  
1. Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.  
If you select this, but there is no playlist defined, a No  
PLAYLISTpop-up appears.  
2. Use the §/BROWSE and /MIC button to select PLAY  
MODEand press the Ábutton or ¯button to open  
the PLAYMODEscreen.  
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8–Playback Area and Playlist  
Selecting a folder for the playback  
area (1)  
Regardless of the current playback area, if you select a folder  
on the BROWSEScreen, the playback area changes to the  
selected folder.  
Even if there is no playlist, you can still set the playback  
area to PLAYLIST. Doing so, however, will cause the No  
PLAYLISTpop-up to appear every time you press the  
Âor ¯ button because you cannot change to  
another file.  
1. On the Home Screen, press the §/BROWSE button to  
open the BROWSE screen.  
2. Use the §/BROWSE and /MIC buttons to select the  
NOTE  
desired folder (light on dark).  
The current playback area setting (ALL, FOLDERor P.LIST) is  
shown at the bottom left of the Home Screen.  
For instructions about using the BROWSEscreen, see  
“BROWSE screen navigationon page 57.  
3. Press the Ábutton to open the pop-up menu shown  
below.  
Playback area indication  
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8–Playback Area and Playlist  
3. Press the ¯button to show the contents of that  
Use the §/BROWSE and /MIC buttons to choose the  
SELECT, and to press the Ábutton.  
folder.  
4. The Home Screen automatically reopens and the first  
file in that folder is selected. This folder becomes the  
playback area regardless of the previous playback area  
setting.  
4. Use the §/BROWSE and /MIC buttons to select the  
Selecting a folder for the playback  
area (2)  
desired file (light on dark).  
For instructions about using the BROWSEscreen, see  
“BROWSE screen navigationon page 57.  
If the playback area is set to FOLDERand you select a file on  
the BROWSEscreen, the folder that contains the selected file  
becomes the playback area.  
5. Press the Ábutton to open the pop-up menu shown  
below.  
1. On the Home Screen, press the §/BROWSE button to  
open the BROWSEscreen.  
6. Use the §/BROWSE and /MIC buttons to choose the  
PLAY(light on dark), and to press the Ábutton.  
2. Use the §/BROWSE and /MIC buttons to select the  
The Home Screen automatically reopens and that file starts  
playing back. Moreover, the folder that contains that file  
becomes the playback area regardless of the previous  
playback area setting.  
desired folder (light on dark).  
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8–Playback Area and Playlist  
Playlist  
You can make a playlist, which is a set of tracks for playback.  
You can play just the tracks in your playlist by setting the  
AREAitem to PLAYLISTon the PLAY MODEScreen.  
For more information about selecting files, see “BROWSE  
screen navigationon page 57.  
In addition, when the playback area is set to PLAYLIST, loop  
playback has additional functions. (See “Using loop playback  
with the playliston page 73.)  
3. Select ADDLIST, and press the Á button to add that  
file to the playlist. The pop-up menu closes.  
Adding files to the playlist  
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 as necessary.  
1. On the Home Screen, press the §/BROWSE button to  
Numbers are assigned to the files in the order that they are  
added to the list.  
open the BROWSEscreen.  
Editing the playlist  
You can view the playlist you have made on the PLAYLIST  
Screen. On this screen, you can also play files and edit the  
playlist  
NOTE  
1. Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.  
For more information about the BROWSEscreen, see Chapter 6  
“Working with Files and Folders (BROWSE screen)on page 57.  
2. Use the §/BROWSE and /MIC buttons to select the  
PLAYLISTmenu item, and press the Ábutton to open  
the PLAYLISTscreen.  
2. Select the file that you want to add to the playlist and  
press the Ábutton to open the following pop-up  
menu.  
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8–Playback Area and Playlist  
For this operation, it does not matter which track you  
select in step 3. All the files are removed from the playlist,  
but they are not erased from the SD card.  
3. Use the §/BROWSE and /MIC buttons to select the  
file that you want to edit, and press the Ábutton to  
open the pop-up menu.  
DELETE  
Remove the selected track from the playlist.  
The file is removed from the playlist, but it is not erased  
from the SD card.  
CAUTION  
4. Use the §/BROWSE and /MIC buttons to select the  
desired item, and press the Ábutton to execute the  
operation.  
No confirmation pop-up message appears before this  
operation.  
PLAY  
Play the file and return to the Home Screen.  
ALL CLR  
A confirmation message appears to confirm that you want  
to remove all the files from the playlist. Press the Ábutton  
to remove all the files or the  
operation.  
[ª] button to cancel this  
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MOVE  
Select this to change the order of files in the playlist.  
CANCEL  
No operation is conducted on the selected file, and the  
pop-up menu closes.  
In addition to the file name, the file number also appears  
light on dark.  
1. Use the §/BROWSE and /MIC buttons to move the  
file to a different position in the playlist.  
In the above example, the file in the 4th position has  
been moved to the 3rd position.  
2. Press the Ábutton to complete the movement and  
return to the ordinary PLAYLISTscreen. (The file  
number no longer appears light on dark.)  
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9–Special Playback (playback control function)  
Using this unit’s playback control functions, you can change  
the speed of playback without changing the pitch and vice  
versa. You can use these playback control functions for  
effective practice and learning new parts.  
Changing the speed  
Changing the key  
You can use the SPEED function to set the playback speed.  
You can use the KEY function to change the pitch of playback  
in semitone intervals (and the FINE TUNE function to change it  
in cents) without changing the speed.  
This unit has a Variable Speed Audition (VSA) function, so  
even when playback speed is changed the pitch stays the  
same.  
Press the KEY button to show the KEYsetting area at the  
bottom of the Home Screen on the display. Press the KEY  
button again to show the FINETUNEsetting area.  
Press the SPEED button to show the SPEED setting area at the  
bottom of the Home Screen.  
Use the VALUE (+/–) buttons to set the playback speed.  
KEY can be set in a range of 6 semitones (â6–ã6). (The  
default value is 0.)  
The speed can be set in a range between 50% (x0.5) and  
150% (x1.5) of the original speed in 10% increments (default  
value: x1.0).  
If you change the key to any value besides 0, the key change  
function turns ON and the KEY icon (  
) appears on the  
When the SPEEDis set from x0.5–x0.9, the  
shown, and when it is set from x1.1–x1.5, the  
shown.  
icon is  
icon is  
Home Screen as light letters on a dark background.  
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9–Special Playback (playback control function)  
Set the amount of time to go back using the FLASHitem.  
1. Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.  
2. Use the §/BROWSE and /MIC buttons to select the  
PLAY MODEmenu item.  
Use the FINE TUNEfunction to adjust the pitch by small  
amounts.  
3. Press the Ábutton or ¯button to open the PLAY  
MODEscreen.  
4. Use the §/BROWSE and /MIC buttons to select  
FLASH(setting value appears light on dark).  
Use this to adjust the pitch up or down in cents (100 cents = 1  
semitone) in a range of 50. (The default value is 0.)  
NOTE  
5. Use the VALUE (+/–) buttons to set the flashback time  
in a range from 1–10 seconds, in one-second intervals.  
(Default value: 2seconds)  
Even if you use the FINE TUNE function to adjust the key, as  
long as the KEY item setting is 0, the  
as light letters on a dark background on the Home Screen.  
icon will not appear  
6. After completing the setting, press the HOME button to  
return to the Home Screen.  
Jump back a set amount and  
continue playback (flashback)  
During playback, press the Ábutton to use the flashback  
function. This jumps back a few seconds and continues  
playback.  
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10–Loop Playback/Repeat Playback/Single Track Playback  
In ordinary playback mode, unless you do something to stop  
it, once playback starts, it will stop only when the end of the  
last file in the current playback area is reached. By making  
the settings and conducting the operations described in this  
chapter, however, you can also make the unit loop a section  
of a file that you choose, repeat all the files in the current  
playback area, play a single track repeatedly or play a single  
track once and stop.  
The current position is set as the OUT (ending) point, and  
loop playback between the IN (starting) and OUT (ending)  
points begins.  
The current positions of the IN (starting) and OUT (ending)  
points are shown by the and icons that appear below  
the playback position display bar on the Home Screen.  
NOTE  
Accurate assignment of IN (starting) and OUT (ending) points  
is not always possible for variable bit rate (VBR) MP3 files.  
During loop playback the  
icon also appears.  
To stop loop playback, press the LOOP button. This also  
clears the loop interval setting.  
Using loop playback (standard  
mode)  
3. Press and hold the LOOP button to open the LOOPSET  
pop-up.  
Use this function to continuously repeat playback (loop) part  
of a file that you select.  
1. During playback (or when paused), press the LOOP  
button to set the point where you want to start loop  
playback.  
4. Use the Á, Ô, and  
[ª] buttons to move the  
The current position is set as the IN (starting) point.  
IN (starting) point to the desired position. Press the  
Âbutton to save the IN (starting) point.  
2. Press the LOOP button at the point when you want loop  
playback to stop.  
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6. Press the LOOP button briefly to start loop playback.  
NOTE  
When the LOOP SETpop-up window is open, press the Á  
button to playback, press  
Ôor button briefly to search the file.  
[ª]button to, and press the  
Press and hold the Ôor button to move the IN  
(starting) or OUT (ending) point. (This is not possible when  
there is no IN (starting) and OUT (ending) point.)  
Press the  
[ª] button during playback to pause, and  
Using loop playback with the playlist  
press the HOME button when paused to returned to the  
Home Screen.  
When the playback area is set to playlist, up to 5 loops with  
distinct IN (starting) and OUT (ending) points can be set per  
file.  
5. Next, use the same buttons to move the OUT (ending)  
point to the desired position, and press the ¯  
button to save the OUT (ending) point.  
Follow the procedures below to set and play back loops of  
desired intervals in a file.  
Loop settings for a file are saved until it is removed from the  
playlist.  
1. Press the LOOP button to show the LOOP setting area  
at the bottom of the display. The word LOOPis followed  
by a number. Use the VALUE (+/–) buttons to set the  
NOTE  
Use the Âand ¯buttons to switch between IN  
(starting) and OUT (ending) points.  
number to 1  
5.  
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10–Loop Playback/Repeat Playback/Single Track Playback  
Press the  
[ª] button during playback to pause, and  
press the HOME button when paused to returned to the  
Home Screen.  
4. Next, use the same buttons to move the OUT (ending)  
point to the desired position, and press the ¯button  
to save the OUT (ending) point.  
2. Press and hold the LOOP button to open the LOOPSET  
pop-up.  
NOTE  
3. Use the Á, Ô, and  
[ª] buttons to move the  
Use the Âand ¯buttons to switch between IN  
(starting) and OUT (ending) points.  
IN (starting) point to the desired position. Press the  
Âbutton to save the IN (starting) point.  
5. Press the LOOP button briefly to start loop playback.  
NOTE  
When the LOOP SETpop-up window is open, press the Á  
button to playback, press  
[ª]button to, and press the  
Ôor button briefly to search the file.  
Press and hold the Ôor button to move the IN  
(starting) or OUT (ending) point. (This is not possible when  
there is no IN (starting) and OUT (ending) point.)  
Turning loop playback on and off  
Press the LOOP button briefly to turn loop playback ON or  
OFF.  
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10–Loop Playback/Repeat Playback/Single Track Playback  
When you want to restart loop playback, press the LOOP  
button briefly to start loop playback of the last used loop.  
3. Use the §/BROWSE and /MIC buttons to select the  
REPEATitem, and use the VALUE (+/–) buttons to set the  
playback mode.  
In the LOOP setting area shown at the bottom of the display,  
the word LOOPis followed by a number, which shows the  
current loop. Use the VALUE (+/–) buttons to change the loop  
number. During loop playback, you can change this number  
to start loop playback of a different loop if the loop assigned  
to that number has IN (starting) and OUT (ending) points set.  
OFF (default)  
Play all tracks in the playback area in sequence. (This is the  
ordinary playback mode.)  
SINGLE  
Play one file without repeating.  
The  
icon appears on the Home Screen.  
Repeat and single track playback  
1 REPEAT  
You can repeatedly play back the current file (one file) or  
multiple files within the designated playback area. You can  
also play just one file.  
Play the currently playing file repeatedly.  
The icon appears on the Home Screen.  
ALL REPEAT  
1. Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.  
Play all the files in the selected playback area repeatedly.  
2. Use the §/BROWSE and /MIC buttons to select PLAY  
The  
icon appears on the Home Screen.  
MODEand press the Ábutton or ¯button.  
NOTE  
If you start loop playback, the REPEATitem automatically  
switches to OFFif it is in a different mode.  
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11Transferring songs to and from a computer  
You can transfer audio files from a computer by USB, and play  
them back for practice, to learn new parts and to overdub.  
Copying audio files from a computer  
Moreover, this unit can play back MP3 (32–320 kbps, 44.1 kHz)  
and WAV (44.1 kHz, 16/24-bit) audio file formats.  
1. Connect the unit to the computer. (See “Connecting  
with a computer” on page 46.)  
NOTE  
2. Click the LR-10 drive that appears on the computer to  
Instead of using USB to connect this unit and a computer, you  
can also conduct the same operations by removing the SD  
card from this unit and connecting it directly to a computer  
that has a built-in SD card slot or by using a card reader.  
open it, revealing UTILITY and MUSIC folders.  
3. Drag-and-drop the desired audio files from the  
computer to the MUSIC folder to copy those files to the  
SD card.  
Preparing audio files on a computer  
Use the abilities of your computer OS or a software  
application to copy music files from a CD or other source to  
your computer.  
When copying files to your computer, choose file types that  
this unit can handle (the MP3 and WAV files types listed  
above).  
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11–Transferring songs to and from a computer  
4. After you finish copying files and closing the connection  
Transferring audio files to a  
computer  
with the unit SD card from the computer, disconnect  
the USB cable. (Please refer to the operation manual  
for your computer system for instructions about the  
correct procedures for dismounting an external drive.)  
The unit will automatically turns off.  
1. Click the LR-10 drive that appears on the computer to  
open it, revealing UTILITY and MUSIC folders.  
2. Open the MUSIC folder, and drag and drop the files  
that you want to copy to the desired location on the  
computer.  
TIP  
You can also manage the contents of the MUSIC folder on an  
SD Card from a computer.  
You can create up two levels of sub-folders inside the MUSIC  
folder. Since you can set the unit to only play the contents of  
a specific folder, you can conveniently organize tracks into  
musical categories and artists. (See “Folder operationson  
page 59.)  
Name the sub-folders and music files as you like, and these  
names will appear on the unit’s display.  
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12–Using the built-in effects  
This unit has built-in effects that can be applied to the input  
signal during both practice and recording.  
Use the Â/¯buttons to select the desired item. (When  
selected, the setting value appears as light letters on a dark  
background.) Use the VALUE (+/–) buttons to change the  
setting value.  
Turning the effects ON and OFF  
REVERB  
Select the type of reverb to use.  
Press the EFFECT button briefly to turn the effects ON or OFF.  
When ON, the effect last set on the EFFECTScreen becomes  
LEVEL knob  
active, and the FX icon (  
dark background.  
) appears as light letters on a  
Use the REVERB item to adjust the output level of the selected  
reverb type.  
TIME knob  
Use the PRESETitem to adjust the reverb time of the selected  
reverb type. The reverb time range is set optimally for each  
type of reverb. For this reason, the length of the reverb might  
differ between reverb types even with the same setting value.  
SOURCE  
Setting the effect  
Use this to set whether the effect is applied to the input signal  
(INPUT) or the playback signal (PLAY).  
Press and hold the EFFECT button to open the EFFECT  
screen.  
The default setting is PLAY  
.
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Reverb List  
Reverb type  
Effects  
This is a bright reverb modeled after a large hall-  
like space.  
HALL 1  
This is a warm reverb modeled after a large hall-  
like space.  
HALL 2  
ROOM  
This reverb is modeled on a small indoor space.  
This reverb is modeled on a studio-like space  
This is a bright plate reverb.  
STUDIO  
PLATE 1  
PLATE 2  
This is a warm plate reverb.  
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13–Using the tuner  
This unit has a built-in tuner. By inputting the sound of an  
instrument, you can use the tuning meter on the display to  
tune that instrument accurately. In addition, you can output a  
tone for tuning from the built-in speaker or the /LINE OUT  
jack, which is convenient for tuning multiple instruments  
simultaneously, for example.  
3. The first item shown for each mode is CALIB. Use this to  
set the frequency of A between 435 Hz and 445 Hz.  
The setting value is shown on the right side of the screen.  
This setting is the same for both tuner modes.  
Use of each tuner mode is explained below.  
Preparation  
1. Press the TUNER button to open the TUNER screen.  
NOTE  
The signal input through the left MIC/LINE input channel is  
used for tuning. When using the built-in microphones to tune  
acoustic guitars and other instruments that have rapid sound  
decay, in particular, tune the instrument as close to the left  
built-in microphone as possible.  
2. The MODEitem is shown. Use the  
Ábutton to select the tuner mode. The options are  
AUTO ( [ª] : chromatic tuner mode) and OSC. (Á :  
[ª] button and  
oscillator mode).  
After selecting the mode, press the TUNER button again to  
make settings for that mode.  
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13–Using the tuner  
Chromatic tuner mode (AUTO)  
Oscillator mode  
This is the default mode. Watch the tuning meter on the unit’s  
screen as you tune your instrument. AUTOappears in the  
upper right. The tuning meter and input signal pitch name  
appear on the screen. (---appears when there is no input).  
The built-in oscillator can output a tone for tuning through  
the built-in speaker or the /LINE OUT jack. The tuning pitch  
can be set in a three-octave range (C3–B5). OSC.appears in  
the upper right.  
1. Input the signal of the instrument that you want to  
tune. The name of the closest pitch appears in the  
upper part of the meter.  
2. Tune the instrument until the desired pitch is shown  
and the center of the meter is highlighted.  
In addition to the CALIBitem described above, the oscillator  
mode has the three other setting items that follow. Press the  
TUNER button to cycle through the setting items.  
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.  
OSC NOTE  
Set the pitch of the tuning tone (C3–B5).  
OSC LEVEL  
Set the output level of the tone between 0 and 10 (default  
value 7).  
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14–Using the Metronome  
This unit has a metronome function that is convenient for  
practicing an instrument.  
LEVEL  
Set the metronome volume between 0and 10. The default  
value is 5  
.
Setting the metronome  
Starting and stopping the  
metronome  
1. Press the METRONOME button to open the METRONOME  
screen.  
When the METRONOMEscreen is open, press the Ábutton to  
start or stop the metronome.  
NOTE  
When the METRONOMEscreen is open, press the HOME button  
to stop the metronome and return to the Home Screen.  
Set the following items on this screen.  
Press the METRONOME button again to change the item.  
Use the VALUE (+/–) buttons to change the setting value.  
TEMPO  
Set the speed to a value between 20and 250beats per  
minute (BPM). The default value is 120  
BEAT  
Set the accent frequency between 0and 9. There is no  
.
accent when set to 0. The default value is 4  
.
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15–System settings  
Setting the forward/backward search  
speed  
Use the CUE/REV SPEEDitem to set the speed of forward/  
backward searching when pressing and holding the  
Ô/button during audio file playback.  
System settings (SETUP)  
On the SETUPScreen, you can change various settings  
according to your use environment and other requirements.  
You can also initialize and format the SD card.  
To access the SETUPscreen, press the MENU button to open  
the menu list, select the SETUPitem using the §/BROWSE  
and /MIC buttons and press the Á button or ¯button.  
Options: x2, x4, x8(Default value), x10  
Setting the automatic power off time  
Use the AUTO OFFitem to set the time before the unit power  
automatically turns OFF after the last activity or operation  
when powered by the internal battery.  
Options: OFF(Default value), 3min, 5min, 10min, 30min  
You can make the following settings on the SETUPscreen.  
Adjusting the display contrast  
Use the §/ BROWSE and /MIC buttons to select the desired  
item. (When selected, the “:becomes “and the setting  
value appears as light letters on a dark background.) Use the  
VALUE (+/–) buttons to change the setting value.  
Use the CONTRASTitem to adjust the display contrast.  
Range: 120(Default value: 5  
)
Setting the battery type  
Use the BATTERY TYPEitem to set the kind of batteries  
used in the unit. This setting is used to show the amount of  
remaining battery charge and to determine if the unit has  
enough power for normal operation.  
Options: ALKAL(alkaline batteries, default value), Ni-MH  
(nickel-metal hydride batteries)  
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15–System settings  
2. Press the Ábutton to open a confirmation pop-up  
Restoring the default values (factory  
settings)  
Use the INITIALIZEitem to restore the various settings of  
window.  
this unit to their factory default values.  
1. Use the §/BROWSE and /MIC buttons to select  
INITIALIZE(Execappears light on dark).  
2. Press the Ábutton to open a confirmation pop-up  
3. Press the Ábutton to execute quick formatting.  
window.  
Press the  
[ª] button to cancel quick formatting.  
Using FULL FORMAT  
Use the FULL FORMATitem to completely format an SD card.  
Using the FULL FORMATitem deletes all music files on the  
card, and automatically creates MUSIC and UTILITY folders and  
a dr-1.sys file.  
3. Press the Ábutton to initialize the settings.  
Press the  
[ª] button to cancel initialization.  
If you use the FULL FORMATitem, the unit checks the  
memory for errors before formatting the card. For this reason  
it takes a long time compared to the QUICK FORMAToption.  
Using QUICK FORMAT  
Use the QUICK FORMATitem to format an SD card quickly.  
1. Use the §/BROWSE and /MIC buttons to select FULL  
Using the QUICK FORMATitem deletes all music files on the  
card, and automatically creates MUSIC and UTILITY folders and  
a dr-1.sys file.  
FORMAT(Execappears light on dark).  
1. Use the §/BROWSE and /MIC buttons to select the  
QUICK FORMATitem (Execappears light on dark).  
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2. Press the Ábutton to open a confirmation pop-up  
window.  
Use the §/BROWSE and /MIC buttons to select each item,  
(when selected, the “:becomes an “and the setting value  
is highlighted or the cursor is shown.  
3. Press the Ábutton to execute full formatting.  
You can make the following settings for the items on the  
screen.  
Press the  
[ª] button to cancel full formatting.  
CAUTION  
File name format  
When formatting a card, use a TASCAM PS-P520 AC adapter  
(sold separately), USB bus power or confirm that the batteries  
are sufficiently charged. If the power fails during formatting,  
the formatting might not occur correctly.  
Use the VALUE (+/–) buttons to set the TYPEitem to WORDor  
DATE  
.
Options: WORD( default value), DATE  
WORD: The six characters set in the WORDitem are used to  
name files.  
Setting the file name format  
Example: LR0000_0000.wav  
DATE: The date is used to name files (yymmdd).  
Example: 090101_0000.wav  
You can set the format of the names given to files recorded by  
the unit.  
1. Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.  
NOTE  
2. Use the §/BROWSE and /MIC buttons to select the  
FILE NAMEmenu item, and press the Ábutton or ¯  
button to open the FILE NAMEscreen.  
The date is set according to the unit’s internal clock. (See  
“Setting the date and timeon page 45.)  
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15–System settings  
Setting the characters in the WORD item  
When the WORDitem is selected, use the Âand ¯  
buttons to move the cursor, and use the VALUE(+/–) buttons  
to change each character.  
NOTE  
In addition to the alphabet and numbers, the following  
characters can be used: ! # $ % & ( ) + , - . ; = @ [ ] ^ _ ` { } ~  
The default name prefix is “LR0000.  
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16–Using the footswitch  
This unit has a REMOTE jack to which you can connect  
a TASCAM RC-3F footswitch-type remote control (sold  
separately) that can be used to operate the unit.  
4. Use the VALUE (+/–) buttons to change the MODEitem.  
FOOT SW  
MODE  
L
C
R
PLAY  
TRAINER  
REW  
FLASH  
PLAY/STOP  
PLAY/STOP SPEED CHANGE  
FWD  
Setting footswitch operation  
RECORD OVERDUB REC/PAUSE  
MINUTES REW PLAY  
STOP  
FWD  
Use the FOOT SWsetting screen to make footswitch settings.  
5. After completing the setting, press the HOME button to  
return to the Home Screen.  
1. Press the MENU button to open the MENUscreen.  
2. Use the §/BROWSE and /MIC buttons to select the  
FOOT SWmenu item, and press the Ábutton or ¯  
button to open the FOOT SWscreen.  
Using the footswitch  
Press a pedal on the footswitch to operate the unit. The  
function of each pedal corresponds to the assignment shown  
on the FOOT SWscreen.  
3. The MODEitem and the three footswitch pedal  
assignments are shown.  
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17–Viewing File Information  
Use the INFORMATIONScreen to view various types of  
information about the unit.  
File information page  
To open the INFORMATIONscreen, press the MENU button  
to open the MENUscreen, select the INFORMATIONitem and  
press the Á button or ¯button.  
The INFORMATIONscreen has the following three pages.  
Use the VALUE (+/–) buttons to switch between the pages.  
The FILEpage shows information about the currently playing  
file.  
File information page (FILE  
)
Shows information about the currently playing file.  
Card information page (CARD  
Shows the use status of the currently inserted SD card.  
System information page (SYSTEM  
WAV or MP3  
Shows the audio file format.  
)
For WAV files, bit length, stereo/mono and sampling  
frequency (Hz) are shown.  
)
Shows information about the unit’s system settings and  
firmware version.  
For MP3 files, bit rate (kbps), CBR (constant bit rate) or VBR  
(variable bit rate) type and sampling frequency (Hz) are  
shown.  
When you are done, press the HOME button to return to the  
Home Screen, or press the MENU button to open the MENU  
screen.  
TITLE  
Shows the file name.  
If an MP3 file has ID3 tag title information that information  
appears instead.  
DATE  
Shows the date and time that the file was created.  
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SIZE  
NOTE  
Use the ¯button to switch between display of REMAIN  
Shows the file size.  
SIZEand USEDSIZE  
.
Card information page  
The CARD page shows the use status of the currently inserted  
SD card.  
TOTAL MUSIC  
Shows the number of playable files in the MUSIC Folder.  
TOTAL FOLDER  
Shows the number of folders in the MUSIC Folder.  
TOTAL SIZE  
Shows the total SD card memory capacity.  
REMAIN SIZE  
Shows the amount of unused memory on the SD card.  
USED SIZE  
Shows the amount of used memory on the SD card.  
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17–Viewing File Information  
System information page  
The SYSTEMpage shows information about the unit’s system  
settings and firmware version.  
CUE/REV SPD  
Shows the speed of forward and backward searching.  
AUTO OFF  
Shows the automatic power OFF setting.  
BATTERY  
This shows the battery setting.  
System Ver.  
Shows the system firmware version.  
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18–Messages  
The following is a list of the popup messages that might appear on the LR-10 under certain conditions. Refer to this list if one of  
these popup messages appears and you want to check the meaning or determine a proper response.  
Message  
Meaning and response  
The DIVIDE function would cause the file name to exceed 200 characters. The DIVIDE function adds "_aor “_b  
to the end of the file name. Before choosing the DIVIDE function, connect the unit to a computer and edit the  
file name to less than 198 characters.  
File Name ERR  
The DIVIDE function would cause the file name to be the same as that of an existing file. The DIVIDE function  
adds "_aor “_bto the end of the file name. Before choosing the DIVIDE function, connect the unit to a com-  
puter and edit the file name.  
Dup File Name  
The file added to the playlist cannot be found or a file could be damaged. Please check the file in question.  
File Not Found  
Non-Supported  
The audio file is not a supported format. Please see "11-Transferring songs to and from a computer" for file  
formats that this unit can use.  
The battery is almost out of power. Replace the AA batteries.  
Battery Empty  
I/O Too Short  
The IN (starting) and OUT (ending) points are too close together. Reset the IN (starting) and OUT (ending)  
points with at least 1 second between them.  
The file in the Playlist cannot be found. Please confirm that the file is still in the Music Folder.  
File Not Found  
PLAYLIST  
No files have been added to the Playlist. Add a file to the Playlist or change the play mode to something be-  
No PLAYLIST  
sides PLAYLIST  
.
The playlist is full. You cannot add more than 99 tracks to the Playlist.  
PLAYLIST Full  
The card is not formatted properly or the formatting is broken. Change the card or press the Á button when  
this message appears to format the card in FAT format.  
CAUTION: Execution of FAT formatting erases all data currently on the card.  
MBR Error Init  
CARD  
TASCAM LR-10 91  
 
18–Messages  
Message  
Meaning and response  
The FAT formatting of the card is abnormal or broken. This message also appears if you FAT formatted the card  
using a computer connected by USB and if a new card is inserted in the unit. Always use the LR-10 to conduct  
FAT formatting of cards to be used with it. Change the card or press the Á button when this message appears  
Format Error  
Format CARD  
to format the card in FAT format.  
CAUTION: Execution of FAT formatting erases all data currently on the card.  
The system file is missing. This unit requires a system file for operation. When this message appears, press Á  
button to automatically create a system file.  
File Not Found  
Make Sys File  
The system file required to operate this unit is invalid. When this message appears, press Á button to auto-  
matically create a system file.  
Invalid Sys File  
Make Sys File  
Something might be wrong with the card. Change the card.  
Invalid Card  
Change Card  
This appears when the card is protected and lacks the necessary Music Folder and other folders and files. Un-  
lock the write protect switch, restart the power and format the card.  
Protected Card  
Change Card  
Writing to the card timed out.  
Write Timeout  
Backup files on the card to your computer, and format the card.  
The card has no remaining capacity. Erase unnecessary files or move them to your computer to make open  
space.  
Card Full  
Folders can be created down to two layers. You cannot create a new folder inside the current folder.  
The position selected for divide is not suitable (too close to the beginning or end of a track).  
The file is larger than the designated size or the recording time exceeded 24 hours.  
The total number of folders and files exceeds 5000. Erase unnecessary files or move them to your computer.  
The card could not be handled properly. Replace the card.  
Layer too Deep  
Can't Divide  
Max File Size  
File Full  
Card Error  
MP3 files cannot be divided.  
Current File MP3  
92 TASCAM LR-10  
18–Messages  
Message  
File Protected  
No Card  
Meaning and response  
The file is read only and cannot be erased.  
No card is in the unit, so recording is not possible.  
There is no file that can be played back. The file might be damaged.  
There is no playback file, so DIVIDE and OVERDUB cannot be executed.  
No PB File  
No MUSIC File  
Not Continued  
File Error  
Can't Save Data  
Player Error  
Device Error  
Writing Failed  
Sys Rom Err  
If any of these errors occur, turn the unit power OFF and restart it. If the power cannot be turned OFF, remove  
the batteries and disconnect the AC adaptor (if connected). If the error message continues to appear, please  
contact a TEAC Repair Center.  
Remote Cmd  
Remote Rx  
System Err 50  
System Error 1  
System Error 2  
System Error 3  
System Error 4  
TASCAM LR-10 93  
18–Messages  
Message  
Meaning and response  
System Error 5  
System Error 6  
System Error 7  
System Error 8  
System Error 9  
If any of these errors occur, turn the unit power OFF and restart it. If the power cannot be turned OFF, remove  
the batteries and disconnect the AC adaptor (if connected). If the error message continues to appear, please  
contact a TEAC Repair Center.  
94 TASCAM LR-10  
19–Troubleshooting  
If you are having trouble with the operation of this unit,  
please try the following before seeking repair. If these  
measures do not solve the problem, please contact the store  
where you bought the unit or a TASCAM Service Center.  
ª Playback does not work.  
If you are trying to play a WAV file, confirm that the  
sampling frequency is supported by this unit.  
If you are trying to play an MP3 file, confirm that the bit  
rate is supported by this unit.  
ª Power will not turn ON.  
Confirm that the batteries are not dead.  
ª No sound is output.  
Confirm that the batteries are installed with the correct +/–  
orientation.  
Are headphones connected?  
Check the connections with the monitoring system.  
Is the volume of the monitoring system minimized?  
Is the OUTPUT setting of the unit minimized?  
Confirm that the power plug of the AC adaptor (TASCAM  
PS-P520: sold separately) is securely inserted.  
ª The foot switch does not function.  
ª Recording does not work.  
Confirm that a battery is installed in the foot switch and  
that it is not dead.  
If you are using an external device, check the connection  
again.  
ª The unit does not function.  
Check the input settings again.  
Is the unit connected to a computer by USB (USB  
connected) ?.  
Confirm that the recording level is not too low.  
Has MIC/LINE input been disabled (MIC or LINE icon (  
ª The SD card is not recognized.  
or  
)not shown light on dark)?  
Confirm that the SD card is inserted completely.  
Confirm that the SD card is not full.  
Confirm that the number of files has not reached the  
maximum that the unit can handle.  
TASCAM LR-10 95  
 
19–Troubleshooting  
ª The recording level is low.  
ª This units les do not appear on the computer.  
Confirm that the input level setting is not too low.  
Confirm that the unit is connected to the computer using  
its USB port.  
Confirm that the GAINsetting is not too low.  
Are you using a USB hub?  
Confirm that the output level of a connected external  
device is not too low.  
Confirm that the unit is not recording or in recording  
standby mode.  
ª The sound I am trying to record sounds distorted.  
Is the INPUT LEVELsetting low and the input gain setting  
high?  
ª The playback sounds unnatural.  
Confirm that the playback pitch is not being adjusted.  
Confirm that the playback speed is not being adjusted.  
ª I cannot erase a file.  
Is the SD card write-protect switch engaged?  
96 TASCAM LR-10  
20–Specifications  
Maximum input level : +6 dBV (2.0 V) , (INPUT volume at 7)  
Ratings  
Minimum input level : –22 dBV (0.08 V) , (INPUT volume at 10)  
Recording media  
Built-in microphone  
SD card (64 MB - 2 GB)  
Omni directional, Stereo  
SDHC card (4 GB - 32 GB)  
Recording format  
WAV: 44.1kHz, 16-bit  
Output ratings  
Playback format  
WAV: 44.1 kHz, 16/24-bit  
Analog output ratings  
/LINE OUT  
MP3: 44.1/48 kHz, 32/64/96/128/192/256/320 kbps  
Connector  
: 1/8(3.5 mm) stereo mini  
: 23Ω  
Number of input channels  
Output impedance  
2 channels (stereo)  
Nominal output level : –14 dBV (10 kΩ load)  
Maximum output level : +2 dBV (10 kΩ load)  
Input ratings  
Maximum output  
: 15 mW + 15 mW (32Ω load)  
Built-in speaker  
0.4 W (monaural)  
Analog audio input  
LINE IN jack  
Connector  
Control input/output ratings  
USB jack  
Connector : Mini-B type  
: 1/8(3.5 mm) stereo  
: 23 kΩ  
Input impedance  
Nominal input level : –10 dBV (0.32V) , (INPUT volume at 7)  
Format  
: USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED, mass storage class  
TASCAM LR-10 97  
 
20–Specifications  
REMOTE jack  
64 MB or more memory  
Connector : 2.5mm TRS  
USB port (USB 2.0 recommended)  
Recommended USB host controller  
Intel chipset  
Audio performance  
Supported OS  
Windows : Windows XP , Windows Vista , Windows 7  
Frequency response  
20 Hz - 20 kHz +1/–3 dB  
Macintosh : Mac OS X 10.2 or later  
(LINE IN to LINE OUT , Fs=44.1 kHz)  
Total harmonic distortion  
0.03% (LINE IN to LINE OUT, Fs=44.1 kHz)  
Other specifications  
S/N ratio  
Power  
90 dB (LINE IN to LINE OUT, Fs=44.1 kHz)  
Two AA batteries (Alkaline or Ni-MH)  
AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-P520, sold separately)  
USB bus power  
Computer compatibility  
Power consumption  
0.4 W (during MP3 playback)  
Windows  
Pentium 300 MHz or faster  
Battery operation time (continuous operation)  
Alkaline type battery ( EVOLTA )  
128 MB or more memory  
USB port (USB 2.0 recommended)  
About 13 hours (WAV, recording time when using the built-  
in microphones input)  
Macintosh  
Power PC, iMac, G3, G4 266 MHz or faster  
98 TASCAM LR-10  
 
20–Specifications  
Dimensional drawings  
About 13 hours (WAV, MP3, music playback time when  
using headphones)  
About 8 hours (WAV, MP3, music playback time when using  
the built-in speaker)  
Ni-MH type battery ( eneloop )  
About 11 hours (WAV, recording time when using the built-  
in microphones input)  
30 mm  
158 mm  
About 11 hours (WAV, MP3, music playback time when  
using headphones)  
About 7.5 hours (WAV, MP3, music playback time when  
using the built-in speaker)  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
158 x 30 x 70 mm  
6.220 x 1.181 x 2.756 in.  
Illustrations and other depictions may differ in part from  
the actual product.  
Weight  
Specifications and external appearance may be changed  
without notification to improve the product.  
170 g /5.996 oz (not including batteries)  
Operating temperature range  
0 - 40°C/32°F - 104°F  
TASCAM LR-10 99  
 
LR-10  
TEAC CORPORATION  
Phone: +81-42-356-9143  
1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8530 Japan  
TEAC AMERICA, INC.  
Phone: +1-323-726-0303  
7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello, California 90640 USA  
TEAC 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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