D01353820B DR-05X Linear PCM Recorder REFERENCE MANUAL
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..........
Table of Contents Transcribing recorded files (DICTATION PLAY).......................45 Enabling DICTATION PLAY mode............................................45 Adjusting the playback equalization.....................................45 Changing the playback position.............................................45 Changing the playback volume and speed........................45 Exiting DICTATION PLAY mode................................................45 Dimensional drawings................................
1 – Introduction ii 3.5mm (1/8”) jack for external stereo microphone input (provides plug-in power) or external stereo line input Features ii Compact audio recorder that uses microSD/microSDHC/ microSDXC cards as recording media ii 3.5mm (1/8”) line/headphone output jack ii High-performance stereo unidirectional microphone pair ii Micro-B type USB 2.0 port ii 44.
1 – Introduction or on physical media (compact discs, digital versatile discs, semiconductor chips, hard drives, memory cards and the like). An independent license for such use is required. For details, please visit http://mp3licensing. com. ii ASIO is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH. ii Other company names, product names and logos in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
2 – Names and Functions of Parts Front 6 MENU button When the Home Screen is open, press this to open the MENU screen. Press this button to return to the MENU screen from the various setting screens. When the IN and OUT points are set in the track and the Playback Control screen is open, press this to turn loop playback on or off. 7 . button 1 Built-in stereo microphone This is a stereo pair of unidirectional electret condenser mics.
2 – Names and Functions of Parts w QUICK button When playing back, stopped, paused or in recording standby when the Home Screen is open or when the Playback Control screen is open, press this button to display the Quick menu. The functions shown depend on the state of the unit when the button is pressed.
2 – Names and Functions of Parts Left side Bottom i /LINE OUT jack Use this to connect headphones or the line input jack of other equipment using a stereo mini-jack cable. o HOLD switch Shift to the left end (in the direction of the arrow) to engage the hold function. No buttons can be used when HOLD is active. Right side s Mono speaker p USB port This is a Micro-B USB port. Use a USB cable (A to Micro-B) to connect the unit to a computer.
2 – Names and Functions of Parts Home Screen Icon 8 Explanation Stopped 79 Paused 7 Home Screen when in ordinary operation mode Playing back , Searching forward m Searching backward / Skipping to the beginning of the next file . Skipping to the beginning of the current or previous file 7 Playback position display 1 Playback speed status One of the following icons appears according to the playback speed setting. Icon Playback speed ×1.0 ×1.1 – ×2.0 ×0.5 – ×0.
2 – Names and Functions of Parts Recording screen The recording screen shown below appears when recording or in recording standby. 9 Elapsed recording time The elapsed recording time of the file appears as hours: minutes: seconds. 0 Remaining recording time When stopped, this shows the remaining time (hours: minutes) of the microSD card. When the remaining recording time becomes less than one minute, only seconds will be shown. q Peak value in decibels (dB) Peak input level values are shown in decibels.
2 – Names and Functions of Parts Playback Control screen During playback or when stopped, press the PB CONT button to open the Playback Control screen. Recording is not possible when this screen is open. Use the . and / buttons to skip to IN/OUT points and the file beginning/end. You cannot skip to the previous or next file. 2 Playback position The current playback position is shown by a bar. As playback progresses, the bar extends from the left.
2 – Names and Functions of Parts Menu item OTHERS SYSTEM Function Page INFORMATION Information about the file, microSD card, and system see page 52 MONITOR MIX Set the monitor mix function see page 26 TUNER Use the tuner see page 48 EFFECT Make effect settings see page 47 FILE NAME Set the recording file name see page 55 DATE/TIME Set the date and time used by the unit see page 16 AUTO OFF Set the automatic power saving function see page 53 BACKLIGHT Set the backlight see page 53
2 – Names and Functions of Parts Using the menu We will explain this by showing how to set the playback area as an example. 1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. Basic operation Use the following buttons to operate the various screens. MENU button This opens the MENU screen. PB CONT button This opens the Playback Control screen. ¤ (HOME)[8] button 2. Use the + or – button to select a menu item (highlighted), and use the 7 button to move to various settings screens.
3 – Preparation Preparing the power supply This unit can operate on two AA batteries, using a TASCAM PS-P520E AC adapter (sold separately) or using a commercially-available USB cable (USB bus power). Alkaline or Ni-MH batteries can be used. To use USB bus power, see "Powering the unit with USB bus power" on page 49. Using an AC adapter (sold separately) As shown in the illustration, connect a TASCAM PS-P520E AC adapter (sold separately) to the unit's USB port and charge the unit.
3 – Preparation Turning the power on and off (standby mode) VCAUTION Do not wear connected headphones when turning the unit on or off (putting it in standby). Noise could damage the headphone driver unit or harm your hearing. CAUTION ii The unit enters standby mode if turned off when the unit is operating on AC power supplied through an AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P520E, sold separately) or bus power from a computer USB port.
3 – Preparation Setting the date and time The DR-05X uses its internal clock to record the date and time to the recorded files. 1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2. Use the + or – button to select (highlight) OTHERS and press the 7 button. The OTHERS screen opens. 3. Use the + or – button to select the DATE/TIME menu item, and press the 7 button. The DATE/TIME screen opens. 16 TASCAM DR-05X 4. Press the .
3 – Preparation Inserting and removing microSD cards Inserting microSD cards 1. Open the microSD slot cover on the right side. 2. Insert the microSD Card into the slot as shown in the following illustration until it clicks into place. Preparing microSD cards for use In order to use a microSD card in this unit, you must format it first. 1. Confirm that a microSD card is installed and turn the power ON. 2.
3 – Preparation Using the built-in speaker To listen to the playback sound from the built-in speaker, turn on the SPEAKER item on the I/O SETTING screen. NOTE Even if SPEAKER is enabled, the unit will not play through the speaker when the unit is recording sound, in recording standby or muted with headphones or an external speaker system connected. Connecting monitoring equipment To listen with headphones, connect them to the /LINE OUT jack.
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4 – Recording In addition to the built-in microphone, an external microphone or external audio device (i.e. CD player) can also be used for recording. You can select among MP3 (44.1/48 kHz, 32–320 kbps) and WAV (44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bit) audio recording formats. Since the unit is compatible with the BWF format for WAV files, marks added to WAV files during recording are available when playing them back with BWF-compatible software, for example.
4 – Recording Setting where files are saved Set the folder where recorded files are saved. Recorded files will be saved in the currently selected folder. For details, see the SELECT pop-up menu item in "Folder operations" on page 33. If no setting is made, new recording files are created in the MUSIC folder. Making input settings 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.
4 – Recording Placing the unit and making connections Recording with the built-in mics Point the mics at the sound source and place the unit in a stable location where there is little vibration. Recording with external mics (MIC IN) Connect an external mic to the MIC/EXT IN connector. Point the mic at the sound source and place the unit in a stable location where there is little vibration.
4 – Recording Adjusting the input level 1. Press the RECORD [0] button to begin recording standby. The REC indicator flashes red and the recording screen appears. 3. Use the + or − button to select (highlight) LEVEL MODE, and press the 7 button. This opens the LEVEL MODE setting screen. 2. Use the . or / button to adjust the input level. 4. Use the + or – button to change the LEVEL MODE setting Press the . or / button to show a pull-up MENU screen for input level setting. to MANUAL. 5.
4 – Recording Using the LEVEL MODE function Operation from the MENU screen 1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2. Use the + or – button to select (highlight) the I/O SETTING menu item, and press the 7 button. The I/O SETTING screen will open. 3. Use the + or − button to select (highlight) the LEVEL MODE and press the 7 button. LIMITER This function prevents distortion when signals that are too loud are input suddenly.
4 – Recording Recording The following operation procedures assume that the input source is set, input level adjustment is complete, and the Home Screen is open. 1. Press the RECORD [0] button to begin recording standby. Recording playback and input sounds together (overdubbing) By overdubbing, you can play an instrument or sing as you play back a saved track and mix and record both sounds in a new file. NOTE ii You cannot overdub if the MONITOR MIX function is OFF.
4 – Recording Simultaneous listening to playback and input sound (MONITOR MIX) This allows you to listen to playback and input sound at the same time (MONITOR MIX). CAUTION ii When the MONITOR MIX function is turned on, sound will not be output from the speaker even if the speaker setting is on. ii The prerecording function will be disabled if the MONITOR MIX function is turned on. 1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2.
4 – Recording Conducting overdubbing 1. Press the RECORD [0] button to begin recording standby. The overdubbing ON/OFF pop-up appears. Recording automatically (AUTO REC) This function starts and pauses recording, starts new files, and sets marks automatically according to the input signal level. 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. 2.
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.
4 – Recording Capturing a few seconds before starting recording (PRE REC) By using prerecording, when the unit is in recording standby you can record up to two seconds of the signal input before the RECORD [0] button is pushed to start recording. 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.
4 – Recording Setting the AUTO TONE length Using tone output The tone output function can be used to automatically insert a tone signal whenever recording starts and stops. By connecting the /LINE OUT jack on the left side of the unit and the external mic input jack of a digital SLR camera and using the auto tone function, the same tone signal will be recorded to files on both units. These tones can be used as guides when synchronizing the files in video editing software.
4 – Recording Recording duration The table below shows the maximum recording time on microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC cards of different capacities and recording formats. Recording format 16-bit WAV (stereo) 24-bit WAV (stereo) MP3 (stereo/mono) microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC card capacity (hours:minutes) 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 44.1kHz 1:41 3:22 6:44 13:28 48kHz 1:33 3:06 6:12 12:24 96kHz 0:46 1:33 3:06 6:12 44.
5 – 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 microSD card that you can use with the unit. On this screen, you can also play and erase selected audio files, create folders, add tracks to the playlist and so on.
5 – Working with Files and Folders (BROWSE screen) ADD PLAYLIST FOLDER DELETE Adds the selected file to the playlist. (See "Using the playlist" on page 36) A pop-up message appears to confirm immediate deletion of the selected folder and all files in it. Press the / button to delete the folder and all files in it. Press the . button to cancel deletion. DELETE A message appears to confirm that you want to delete the file. To delete the file, press the / button. To cancel deletion, press the . button.
6 – Playback On the Home Screen, you can use the . and / buttons to select the playback track. The files that you can select are determined by the playback area setting. Limiting the playback area makes track selection easier when you have numerous recorded and copied tracks on the microSD card. On the PLAY SETTING screen, you can select all files, the current folder or the playlist as the playback area. You can also use the BROWSE screen to set a folder as the playback area.
6 – Playback Selecting a folder for the playback area (1) Selecting a folder for the playback area (2) Regardless of the current playback area, if you select a folder on the BROWSE screen, the playback area changes to the selected folder. When the playback area is set to FOLDER, if you select a file on the BROWSE screen, the folder that contains the selected file becomes the playback area. 1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2.
6 – Playback Using the playlist You can make a list of files for playback (playlist). On the PLAY SETTING screen if you select PLAYLIST for the AREA item, you can set playback to just the tracks in your playlist. Adding files to the playlist 1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 5. Use the + or − button to select the file you want to edit, and press the QUICK button. A pop-up window appears. 2. Use the + or − button to select BROWSE, and press the 7 button. The BROWSE screen will open.
6 – Playback Selecting files for playback (skipping) When the Home Screen is open, use the . and / buttons to select the file for playback. If you press the . button when the playback position is located at the middle of a file, it will return to the beginning of that file. If you press the . button when located at the beginning of a file, the playback position will skip to the beginning of the previous file.
6 – Playback Special playback control functions The unit has some special playback control functions. For example, you can play a selected section of a file repeatedly or change the tempo of music without changing the pitch. You can also enhance the perceived overall sound pressure for comfortable listening when the playback sound is difficult to hear. These playback control functions enable effective practice and analysis of musical passages. 3.
6 – Playback Changing the playback speed (VSA) This unit has a built-in variable speed audition (VSA) function to change the playback speed without changing its pitch. CAUTION The VSA function will not work when you select a file recorded with a sampling rate of 96kHz. At this time, will appear on the Home Screen. However, the playback speed can be changed. Even though it will not affect this file, the playback speed adjustment will become effective when a 44.1/48kHz file is selected using the .
6 – Playback Increasing the perceived overall sound pressure to enhance listenability (LEVEL ALIGN) If the playback sound is very small and indiscernible, the perceived overall sound pressure can be increased to enhance listenability. (Level Alignment) Operation from the MENU screen 1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2. Use the + or – button to select (highlight) the I/O SETTING menu item, and press the 7 button. The I/O SETTING screen will open. 3.
6 – Playback Setting the jump back time Operation from the MENU screen 1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2. Use the + or – button to select (highlight) the PLAY 2. Use the + or – button to select (highlight) the PLAY SETTING menu item, and press the 7 button. This opens the PLAY SETTING screen. 3. Use the + or – button to select the JUMP FWD menu item, and press the 7 button. SETTING menu item, and press the 7 button. This opens the PLAY SETTING screen. 3.
7 – Quick Operations Features of the QUICK button The QUICK button can be used for the following functions. The functions of the QUICK button for different screens and states are as follows. Screen State Stopped/ paused Home Screen During playback Recording Standby Home Screen DICTATION PLAY mode Playback Control screen When file selected BROWSE When folder selected PLAYLIST screen Menu item Action Page DELETE Delete the current file. see page 43 DIVIDE Divide the current file.
7 – Quick Operations Quick menu Press the QUICK button to open the Quick menu when you want to use it. The content of the Quick menu differs according to the recorder status and operation mode. Press the QUICK or ¤ (HOME) [8] button to close the Quick menu. 4. Use the + or − button to specify the position for file division, and press the RECORD [0] button. The following pop-up window appears.
7 – Quick Operations Overwrite recording A recorded file can be overwritten from a desired position. Conducting overwrite recording 1. Press the RECORD [0] button. The following pop-up window appears. Selecting a file to overwrite record On the BROWSE screen, select the file to overwrite record. NOTE File skipping cannot be used to select files in overwrite recording mode. Activating overwrite recording mode 1. While the Home Screen is open when stopped, press the QUICK button to open the Quick menu.
7 – Quick Operations Transcribing recorded files (DICTATION PLAY) The DICTATION PLAY mode allows you to search for the parts of the selected file that you want to hear during playback, making it useful for transcribing meeting minutes, for example. In DICTATION PLAY mode, the file skip function is disabled to prevent accidentally moving to the previous or next file. Select the file before enabling DICTATION PLAY Mode. Enabling DICTATION PLAY mode 1.
8 – Mark functions Adding marks manually When playing, recording or in recording standby, press the MARK button to add a mark at any point. When a mark is added, a pull-up appears at the bottom of the display. NOTE ii Mark information is stored in the file with numbers between 01–99. The maximum number of marks in a file is 99. ii Since the unit is compatible with BWF format WAV files, marks added to a WAV file during recording are stored in it.
9 – Using the effects This unit has built-in effects. Effects can be applied to the input signal during recording and practice as well as to the signal during playback. When an effect is on, the icon appears as light letters on a dark background ( ) at the top of the Home Screen. Effects ON indication 4. Use the + or – button to select the desired item and press the / button or 7 button to access that item’s settings. 5. Use the + or – button to set the desired value. 6. Press the .
10 – Tuning an instrument This unit has a built-in tuner. By inputting sound from a musical instrument, you can tune it accurately while viewing the tuning meter shown in the display. Using the tuner Tuning a musical instrument 1. Open the TUNER screen, and sound a note near the unit. The closest pitch name will be shown above the center of the meter. 2. Tune the instrument so that the target pitch name Setting the tuner 1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2.
11 – USB Connections By connecting this unit with a computer using a USB cable, you can power the unit with USB bus power, and use the unit as an SD card reader and as a USB audio interface. Computer Micro-B USB plug Using as an SD card reader By connecting this unit with a computer using a USB cable, you can use it as an SD card reader. You can transfer recorded audio files to a computer and also transfer audio files from a computer to the unit. When the unit is off 1.
11 – USB Connections Disconnecting the unit from a computer Before disconnecting the computer and the unit, use the proper procedures for the computer to unmount the unit, and press the . button. Press the . button to disconnect from the computer and return to the Home Screen. Transferring files from a computer Using as a USB audio interface By connecting this unit with a computer using a USB cable, you can use it as a USB audio interface. When the unit is off 1.
11 – USB Connections Setting the connected device type 1. When the AUDIO I/F screen is open, use the + or – button to select (highlight) the CONNECT TO menu item, and press the 7 button. 2. Use the + and – buttons to set the type of connected device. Options: PC/Mac(default), iOS NOTE ii With Windows, an ASIO driver for the DR-X series can be used. Check the page for this product on the TASCAM website (https://tascam.com/us/) for details.
12 – Settings and Information Viewing information (INFORMATION) Use the INFORMATION screen to view various types of information about this unit. Follow the steps below to display the INFORMATION screen. Card information page The CARD page shows the status of the currently inserted microSD card. 1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2. Use the + and – buttons to select (highlight) the OTHERS menu item, and press the 7 button to open the OTHERS screen. 3.
12 – Settings and Information System Settings From the SYSTEM screen, you can change various settings to optimize the device for your use environment and other requirements. Follow the steps below to display the SYSTEM screen. 1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2. Use the + or – button to select (highlight) the SYSTEM menu item, and press the 7 button. This opens the SYSTEM screen. The following settings can be made for the items on the SYSTEM screen. Use the .
12 – Settings and Information Restoring the factory settings Use the INITIALIZE item to restore the various settings of this unit to their factory settings. 1. Use the + or − button to select INITIALIZE, and press the 7 button to highlight Exec. 2. Press the 7 button to open a pop-up confirmation window. Completely formatting SD cards Use the FULL FORMAT item to completely format a microSD card. Full formatting checks the memory for errors while formatting, so it takes more time than quick formatting.
12 – Settings and Information Setting the file name format You can select the format of names given to files recorded by this unit. 1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2. Use the + and – buttons to select (highlight) the OTHERS menu item, and press the 7 button to open the OTHERS screen. 3. Use the + or − button to select FILE NAME, and press the 7 button. The FILE NAME screen will open. Set each item using the ., /, + and – buttons.
13 – Messages The following is a list of pop-up messages. Refer to this list if one of these pop-up messages appears on the DR-05X and you want to check the meaning or determine a proper response. Message Details and responses File Name Err The DIVIDE function would cause the file name to exceed 197 characters. Before choosing the DIVIDE function, connect the unit to a computer and edit the file name to less than 196 characters.
13 – Messages Message Details and responses File Full The total number of folders and files exceeds 5000. Delete unnecessary folders and files or move them to a computer. Card Error The card could not be recognized properly. Change the card. Current File MP3 MP3 files cannot be divided. File Protected The file is read only and cannot be erased. No Card No microSD card is in the unit. No PB File There is no file that can be played back. The file might be damaged.
14 – Troubleshooting If you are having trouble with the operation of this unit, please try the following before seeking repair. If these measures do not resolve the issue, please contact the retailer where you purchased this unit or a TASCAM customer support service. The unit does not turn on. ii Confirm that batteries are installed correctly. The unit is not recognized by a computer connected using a USB cable. ii Confirm that the HOLD switch is not set.
15 – Specifications General Recording media microSD card (64 MB - 2 GB) microSDHC card (4 GB - 32 GB) microSDXC card (48 GB - 128 GB) Recording/playback format WAV: 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bit MP3: 44.1/48 kHz, 32/64/96/128/192/256/320 kbps Number of channels 2 channels (stereo) Input/output ratings Analog audio input/output ratings MIC/EXT IN jack (can provide plug-in power) Connector: 1/8" (3.
15 – Specifications Battery operation time (continuous operation) ii Using alkaline batteries (EVOLTA) Recording/ playback Recording format Operation time Note Recording WAV 96kHz, 24-bit About 15.5 hours With built-in stereo mic input Recording WAV 44.1kHz, 16-bit About 17.5 hours With built-in stereo mic input Recording MP3 44.1kHz, 128Kbps About 16.
15 – Specifications Dimensions (W × H × D) 61 x 141 x 26mm (2.4” x 5.55” x 1.02”) Weight 119 g (4.2 oz) (not including batteries) 165 g (5.82 oz) (including batteries) Operating temperature 0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F) Dimensional drawings 26mm 141mm 61mm ii Illustrations in this manual might differ in part from the actual product. ii Specifications and external appearance might be changed without notification to improve the product.
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