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TASCAM DR-05X

Table of Contents

1 – Introduction ....................................................................4

Features .................................................................................................. 4

Conventions used in this manual ................................................. 4

Trademarks and copyrights ............................................................ 4

About microSD cards ........................................................................ 5

Precautions for use ........................................................................ 5

2 – Names and Functions of Parts .......................................6

Front ........................................................................................................ 6

Front panel ............................................................................................ 7

Rear panel ............................................................................................. 7

Left side .................................................................................................. 8

Right side ............................................................................................... 8

Bottom.................................................................................................... 8

Home Screen ........................................................................................ 9

Recording screen .............................................................................. 10

Playback Control screen ................................................................. 11

Menu item list .................................................................................... 11

Using the menu .................................................................................13

Basic operation .................................................................................. 13

3 – Preparation ................................................................... 14

Preparing the power supply ......................................................... 14

Using AA batteries .......................................................................14

Using an AC adapter (sold separately) ................................. 14

Using USB bus power ................................................................. 14

Turning the power on and off (standby mode) ..................... 15

Turning the unit on ..................................................................... 15

Turning the unit off (standby) ................................................. 15

Resume function ..........................................................................15

Setting the date and time .............................................................16

Inserting and removing microSD cards ....................................17

Inserting microSD cards ............................................................ 17

Removing cards ............................................................................17

Preparing microSD cards for use .................................................17

Using the built-in speaker .............................................................18

Connecting monitoring equipment .......................................... 18

4 – Recording ..................................................................... 20

Setting file format, sampling frequency, type and

maximum file size .............................................................................20

Setting where files are saved........................................................21

Making input settings .....................................................................21

Placing the unit and making connections ..............................22

Recording with the built-in mics ............................................ 22

Recording with external mics (MIC IN).................................22

Recording an external device (EXT IN) ................................. 22

Adjusting the input level ...............................................................22

Manually adjusting the input level .......................................22

Using the LEVEL MODE function............................................24

Recording ............................................................................................25

Recording playback and input sounds together

(overdubbing) ....................................................................................25

Select the file you want to overdub ......................................25

Selecting file format ...................................................................25

Simultaneous listening to playback and input sound

(MONITOR MIX) ............................................................................25

Adjusting the input level ..........................................................26

Conducting overdubbing .........................................................27

Recording automatically (AUTO REC) ........................................27

Continuing to record in a new file (track incrementing) ....28

Manual track incrementation during recording ............... 28

Automatic track incrementation by file size ......................28

Capturing a few seconds before starting recording

(PRE REC)..............................................................................................29

Self-timer ............................................................................................. 29

Using tone output ............................................................................ 30

Setting the AUTO TONE ............................................................. 30

Setting the AUTO TONE length ...............................................30

Adjusting the AUTO TONE volume ........................................ 30

Recording duration .......................................................................... 31

5 – Working with Files and Folders (BROWSE screen) ..... 32

Screen navigation.............................................................................32

Icons on the BROWSE screen .......................................................32

File operations ...................................................................................32

Folder operations .............................................................................33

Creating a new folder ......................................................................33

6 – Playback........................................................................ 34

Adjusting the playback volume ..................................................34

Setting the playback area (AREA) ...............................................34

Selecting a folder for the playback area (1).............................35

Selecting a folder for the playback area (2).............................35

Using the playlist ..............................................................................36

Adding files to the playlist ........................................................36

Editing the playlist ......................................................................36

Selecting files for playback (skipping) ......................................37

Playing recordings ...........................................................................37

Pausing ............................................................................................37

Stopping .........................................................................................37

Searching backward and forward .........................................37

Repeat playback (REPEAT) .............................................................37

Special playback control functions ............................................38

Playback Control screen ............................................................ 38

Loop playback of a selection ................................................... 38

Changing the playback speed (VSA) ....................................39

Setting the playback equalizer .................................................... 39

Increasing the perceived overall sound pressure to

enhance listenability (LEVEL ALIGN)..........................................40

Using the jump function ................................................................ 40

Setting the jump back time .....................................................41

Setting the jump forward time ............................................... 41

7 – Quick Operations ......................................................... 42

Features of the QUICK button ...................................................... 42

Quick menu ........................................................................................43

Deleting files ......................................................................................43

Dividing the selected file (DIVIDE) .............................................43

Overwrite recording ........................................................................44

Selecting a file to overwrite record ....................................... 44

Activating overwrite recording mode..................................44

Conducting overwrite recording ...........................................44

Checking the result of recording ...........................................44

Undoing and redoing ................................................................44

Ending overwrite recording mode ........................................ 44