Reference Guide

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TASCAM DR-05X
4 – Recording
10.
Recording operation changes according to the MODE
setting.
NEW FILE
If the input signal level falls below the standard level
set by LEVEL for more than five seconds, the unit
enters recording standby. When the input signal level
becomes higher than the standard level, the unit starts
recording a new file.
MARK
If the input signal level falls below the standard level
set by LEVEL for more than five seconds, the unit adds
a mark when the input signal level becomes higher
than the standard level again.
11.
Press the ¤ (HOME) [8] button to stop automatic
recording.
TIP
By using this in combination with the PRE REC function,
you can record events without losing the beginnings of
sounds.
CAUTION
i
Overdub recording is not possible when using the AUTO
REC function.
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The self-timer function cannot be used when using the
AUTO REC function.
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During overwrite recording, the automatic recording
function cannot be used.
Continuing to record in a new file (track
incrementing)
Recording of the current file can be stopped and recording
continued in a new file automatically. This can be done
manually or when the maximum file size set on the REC
SETTING screen is reached during recording (track incremen-
tation function).
Manual track incrementation during
recording
During recording, you can manually start a new file and
continue recording.
1.
Press the QUICK button while recording.
NOTE
Numbers at the end of file name will increment each time
when a new file is created.
CAUTION
i
A new file cannot be created if the total number of files
and folders would exceed 5000.
i
Files shorter than 2 seconds cannot be created. (4 seconds
if the sampling frequency is 96kHz).
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If the name of a newly created file would be the same as
that of an existing file, the number will be incremented
until the new file has a unique name.
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Track incrementing is not possible during overdub or
overwrite recording.
Automatic track incrementation by file size
Recording of the current file can be stopped and recording
continued in a new file automatically when the maximum
file size set on the REC SETTING screen is reached during
recording.
Follow the procedures below to set the maximum file size.
1.
Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen.
2.
Use the + or – button to select (highlight) the REC
SETTING menu item, and press the 7 button.
The REC SETTING screen opens.
3.
Use the + or – button to select (highlight) the SIZE item,
and press the / or 7 button.
Use the + or – button to set the maximum file size at
which track incrementing takes place to 64M, 128M,
256M, 512M, 1G or 2G (default).
4.
After completing the setting, press the ¤ (HOME) [8]
button to return to the Home Screen.
CAUTION
A new file cannot be created if the total number of files
and folders would exceed 5000.
NOTE
Depending on the file format, the amount of recording
time will differ for the same file size.